Electric vehicles play a crucial role in fostering a just transition that broadens communities' access to healthier transportation choices. However, electric vehicle policies and implementation strategies must center the needs and priorities of environmental justice communities in order to truly be equitable and effective. In this episode, we speak with Janelle London and Matthew Metz, Co-Executive Directors at Coltura, a nonprofit organization working to advance policies that improve the climate, health, and equity by advancing the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. We explore how electric vehicle policies intersect with the climate justice movement and the importance of prioritizing BIPOC-Frontline communities in this aspect of the transportation transition.
RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:
The proposed rule to make the $7500 EV discount available at the time of purchase, for all EV
buyers regardless of whether they have $7500 in tax liabilities, is here:
Please note that while the rule is expected to become final, public comments are being received until December 11, 2023. Public comments can be submitted here: https://www.regulations.gov (indicate IRS and REG–113064–23)
Coltura Superusers Report
California Ab1267 – Ev Incentives For Gasoline-Burdened Families
https://www.coltura.org/california-ev-incentives-prioritizing-lower-income-gasoline-superusers/
Coltura Gasoline Data Map
https://data.coltura.org/tools/map
Expanded Access to EV Tax Credits Starting January 2024
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1783
STAY CONNECTED:
www.justsolutionscollective.org
Instagram @justsolutions_org
Twitter: @Just_Solutions_
Facebook: /JustSolutionsOrg
LinkedIn: /just-solutions-collective
EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Aiko Schaefer
Producer: Tayler Ward
Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista
Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista
Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk
Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019
Info about license and crediting can be found here and in the folder
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