Plug In America - Press Releases

Plug In America Urges State Air Regulators to Redirect Funding

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:41:29 -0500

Plug In America is urging state air regulators to immediately redirect resources and funding toward Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), thousands of which are slated for delivery in less than 12 months, and away from fuel cell vehicles.

Plug In America Urges Toyota to Quit U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:15:51 -0400

Plug In America is calling on its supporters to join the growing chorus urging Toyota to quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and to stop obstructing efforts to combat climate change.

Plug In America Commends Governor for Signing SB 626 into Law

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:39:13 -0400

Plug In America commends Gov. Schwarzenegger for signing SB626 into law on Monday (10/12). This measure, authored by Sen. Christine Kehoe (D-San Diego), will accelerate the market for plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles by supporting the development of charging infrastructure for these vehicles.

Our VP comments on Obama's announced $2.4 Billion for Plug-Ins

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:39:45 -0400

"Today's announcement from the Obama administration shows a strong commitment to plug-in vehicle manufacturing and the breadth and depth of the Department of Energy's grants shows a deep understanding of the need to advance all sectors of manufacturing, education and jobs creation in this fast-growing field," says Plug In America co-founder and Vice President Paul Scott of Santa Monica. "It's a political breath of fresh air that will allow all of us to breathe truly fresh air as these clean-running plug-in vehicles replace polluting internal-combustion vehicles.

Congressman Jerry Mcnerney To Speak At Plug In America Benefit

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:35:42 -0400

Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11), a leading clean energy advocate, will speak about the future of clean technology and electric vehicles at Plug In America’s second annual benefit, Plug-Ins, Pinots and Progress, which will bring some of the latest all-electric vehicles to the Thomas Fogarty Winery in Woodside, CA on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Rare New Electric Cars At Plug In America Benefit Bash

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:35:59 -0400

Plug In America, the nation’s leading electric car advocacy organization, invites the public to attend its second annual fundraiser, Plug-Ins, Pinots and Progress, which will bring some of the latest electric vehicles to Northern California’s Thomas Fogarty Winery in Woodside on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Plug In America Urges CA Regulators to Close Loophole

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:03:16 -0400

Plug In America is urging Mary Nichols, chief of California's air board, to close a gaping loophole that could deal a blow to the proliferation of plug-in vehicles just as the federal government is awarding billions of dollars to automakers large and small to advance battery technology.

Obama Calls for National Fuel Efficiency Standard

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:49:00 -0400

President Obama announced a plan to extend California's vehicle emissions standards to the entire nation, following Plug In America's April 2009 campaign asking him to do just that.

Plug In America Awards Grants to Support Formula Hybrid 2009

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:39:27 -0400

Plug In America supports four California universities to compete in the Formula Hybrid national competition to promote learning and design innovation for electric-drive vehicles.

Plug In America Refutes Obama Auto Task Force

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:49:58 -0400

In response to an Obama Administration auto task force report, Plug In America on Tuesday proposed a plan to make GM’s Chevy Volt and other plug-in cars more affordable, noting that most advanced new technologies are initially more costly.

Plug In America Hails Plug-in Electric Car Aid in Stimulus Bill

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:44:02 -0500

Plug In America hailed the stimulus bill that President Obama signed today, having helped shape plug-in vehicle provisions in the bill through nationwide grassroots activism and legislative advocacy.

Plug In America Issues Action Alert on Stimulus Bill

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:57:53 -0500

Thousands of clean-vehicle supporters have already responded to this morning's Plug In America action alert warning that tax credits for all types of plug-in vehicles may be removed from the stimulus bill in Congress.

History’s Greenest Parade a Total Success

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:17:39 -0500

History’s Greenest Parade a Total Success: All 74 Vehicles Signed Up, Showed Up

SANTA MONICA—With 100-percent participation, Plug In America pronounced its inaugural plug-in parade a total success, c

Media Alert - 71 Vehicles Confirmed

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:06:26 -0500

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Largest Plug-In Parade Ever Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars
Crowd of 200 to Help Send Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:13:28 -0500

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Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Largest Event of its Kind Ever Sends Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:41:12 -0500

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Largest Event of its Kind Ever Sends Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars

SANTA MONICA—For the world’s greenest procession of its

Plug In America Endorses California Prop. 1A

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:16:01 -0500

Plug In America, which leads the nation’s plug-in vehicle movement, endorses California’s Proposition 1a, the high-speed rail line initiative that would offer state residents another clean, green transportation choice.

Plug In America Urges a No-Vote on California Proposition 10

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:15:34 -0500

Plug In America opposes California’s Proposition 10. This so-called "California Renewable Energy and Clean Alternative Fuel Act" is a sham that would commit $10 billion in public money primarily to enrich natural gas investors, but it won’t do much for consumers or the environment.

Blogging from the DNC

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:28:38 -0500

Plug In America co-founder, Paul Scott, is blogging this week from the Democratic National Convention where he and a group of clean-car supporters are advocating for plug-in vehicles with the Electric Vehicle Rolling Showcase.

Plug In America Announces 2009 Formula Hybrid Grant Program

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:24:54 -0500

Plug In America announces availability of grants for California student teams to design, build and race plug-in hybrid electric cars at the 2009 Formula Hybrid International Competition. The grant funding, up to $15,000 per school, is intended to encourage plug-in vehicle engineering innovation among California college and university students.

Gas National Avg Hits $4/gal

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:23:10 -0500

As gas hits $4 a gallon nationwide, Plug In America calls on citizens from coast to coast to demand that automakers manufacture Electric Vehicles (EV) so that they can dump the pump.

Plug In America Commends Nissan For Plans to Sell Affordable All

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:19:45 -0500

Nissan Motor Company's plans to sell an affordable all-electric sedan in the U.S. and Japan in just two years is a demonstration of leadership. Nissan also expects to sell a lineup of electric vehicles worldwide by 2012.

California Regulators Eviscerate Clean-Car Mandate Again - a 70%

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:12:35 -0500

Today the California Air Resources Board (CARB) revised its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program, eliminating 70% of previous requirements to produce zero-emission vehicles in 2012-2014.

Legislative Steps Needed Toward Zero-Emission Vehicles

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:17:50 -0500

Plug In America today calls on California legislators to take over the charge of a pollution-free future in the wake of air regulators’ shameful weakening of the ZEV Program.

Press Conference at Rally for Vote on Gas-Free Cars

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:11:40 -0500

Plug In America, will hold a press conference and rally on Wednesday (3/26) to urge California air regulators to resuscitate electric car production when they revise the enfeebled Zero Emission Vehicle Program on Thursday.

Drivers Living the Clean-Car Dream

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:09:38 -0500

While clean-car advocates have their eyes on a March 27 vote by California regulators that could revive electric cars, some drivers already are living the dream of a car that runs on sunshine.

Plug In America Urges Arnold Schwarzenegger to Revive Electric C

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:07:39 -0500

Plug In America, today called upon Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to live up to his vow to "turn back the clock on pollution" by urging California air regulators to revive their historic Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) program immediately.

Plug In America Awards Grants for Formula Hybrid Competition

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:45:26 -0500

Plug In America has granted awards to two UC schools to support competition in the nationally hosted Formula Hybrid Competition, designed to motivate students to incorporate sustainable energy use into vehicle design.

Plug In America Wins $142,000 Grant

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:02:23 -0500

Plug In America announced that it has received a grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to support the participation of teams from California in the Formula Hybrid competition.

Plug In America Celebrates Anniversary

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:38 -0500

Plug In America celebrates its second anniversary this month, and has sent each member of the U.S. Congress and every U.S. state governor a DVD of the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? and a copy of the book Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America.

Plug In America Applauds GM Plug-in Hybrid Announcement

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:57:04 -0500

Plug In America applauds today's announcement by General Motors to re-enter the race to create non-polluting vehicles with its next-generation electric vehicle, the Chevrolet "Volt".

$1.85M Offer To Purchase Unwanted LADWP EVs

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:53:12 -0500

The cast of "Who Killed the Electric Car" and Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti will present a $1.85-million offer to purchase the L.A. Dept. of Water and Power's (DWP) fleet of Toyota RAV4 Electric Vehicles.

Nissan Crushes Working Electric Vehicles

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:50:53 -0500

Plug In America condemns Nissan for confiscating Pasadena Hypermini Electric Vehicles (EVs) despite the fact that the Mayor and many citizens wanted to keep the cars on the road and in the City's fleet.

Plug In America Offers Bush a Lift

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:20 -0500

Plug in America is offering President Bush a ride in the car of his dreams - today - and asking him to make them a reality for lots more Americans within 18 months.

San Francisco Supervisors Call for Plug-In Hybrids

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:45:40 -0500

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors yesterday joined a growing chorus of government and industry leaders promoting the next generation of hybrid cars that can be plugged in to run for longer stretches on clean electricity.

Toyota Victory, Launch of Plug In America

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:14:57 -0500

DontCrush.com announces Toyota victory and launches Plug In America. Former CIA Director joins auto engineers and advocates to encourage automakers to produce petroleum-free, pollution-free cars.

Plug In America - Press Releases

Plug In America Urges State Air Regulators to Redirect Funding

Plug In America Urges Toyota to Quit U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Plug In America Commends Governor for Signing SB 626 into Law

Our VP comments on Obama's announced $2.4 Billion for Plug-Ins

Congressman Jerry Mcnerney To Speak At Plug In America Benefit

Rare New Electric Cars At Plug In America Benefit Bash

Plug In America Urges CA Regulators to Close Loophole

Obama Calls for National Fuel Efficiency Standard

Plug In America Awards Grants to Support Formula Hybrid 2009

Plug In America Refutes Obama Auto Task Force

Plug In America Hails Plug-in Electric Car Aid in Stimulus Bill

Plug In America Issues Action Alert on Stimulus Bill

History’s Greenest Parade a Total Success

History’s Greenest Parade a Total Success: All 74 Vehicles Signed Up, Showed Up

Media Alert - 71 Vehicles Confirmed

MEDIA ALERT

UPDATE—71 VEHICLES CONFIRMED

Largest Plug-In Parade Ever Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars Crowd of 200 to Help Send Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Largest Event of its Kind Ever Sends Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Plug-In Parade Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars

Largest Event of its Kind Ever Sends Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars

Plug In America Endorses California Prop. 1A

Plug In America Urges a No-Vote on California Proposition 10

Blogging from the DNC

Plug In America Announces 2009 Formula Hybrid Grant Program

Gas National Avg Hits $4/gal

Plug In America Commends Nissan For Plans to Sell Affordable All

California Regulators Eviscerate Clean-Car Mandate Again - a 70%

Legislative Steps Needed Toward Zero-Emission Vehicles

Press Conference at Rally for Vote on Gas-Free Cars

Drivers Living the Clean-Car Dream

Plug In America Urges Arnold Schwarzenegger to Revive Electric C

Plug In America Awards Grants for Formula Hybrid Competition

Plug In America Wins $142,000 Grant

Plug In America Celebrates Anniversary

Plug In America Applauds GM Plug-in Hybrid Announcement

$1.85M Offer To Purchase Unwanted LADWP EVs

Nissan Crushes Working Electric Vehicles

Plug In America Offers Bush a Lift

San Francisco Supervisors Call for Plug-In Hybrids

Toyota Victory, Launch of Plug In America

Largest Plug-In Parade Ever Celebrates Obama Inauguration With Green Cars
Crowd of 200 to Help Send Message: Americans Want Efficient Cars