Switch to Electric Vehicles
We will target local barriers to unlock the broader benefits of electrified transportation. Easing the switch to EVs reduces local air pollution from automobiles, and lowers health risks with our residents, such as heart and lung disease.
Problem
The transportation sector emits a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, yet oil companies do not plan on fighting climate change. From the sheer wealth of the oil industry and its devastating toll on the environment, to the simple fact that many people require gas-powered automobiles, there are significant challenges we will address.
Solution
We have to lower our oil consumption. It is the fastest way to reduce reliance on oil companies. We have to divest from fossil fuels. It is the only way to achieve independence from foreign oil. When we transition to electric vehicles, we switch our energy dependence away from oil. We will achieve a smooth transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by reducing consumer concerns and easing the burdens on electric utilities.
This Matters
People simply want to get from one place to another. While the demand for gasoline has kept polluting oil companies in business, people are not tied to the type of energy they need to power their cars. When we switch to EVs, we decrease oil emissions. EVs are initially more expensive than gasoline vehicles, but are cheaper to both refuel and maintain. We need to support pathways that minimize barriers and maximize benefits of moving to electric vehicles:
Ease the burden of traffic by establishing dedicated EV bus lanes and lower tolls.
Target fleetwide EV conversion, especially in buses, rental cars, government vehicles, and trucking companies.
Provide upfront cost relief for EV purchases by supporting rebates, tax credits, or innovative financing structures.
Update residential building codes to require parking space compatibility with the installation of EV chargers.
Work with utilities to incentivize managed charging stations and make electricity cheaper by easing the grid strain caused by EV charging.
Increasing demand for electricity through vehicle charging helps new renewable power projects find a market. With electrified transportation, more money flows to local economies instead of to multinational oil companies.