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The federal government offers a tax incentive worth up to $7,500 for certain electric cars. Most states offer their own incentives to buy electric cars, too.
As investment grows in electric cars, groups work to make sure the future is fair
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If you see electric vehicles as futuristic or unrealistic, go for a ride with Dr. Shelley Francis.
âPeople just need to be educated about what itâs like to drive an electric car, she explained.
While the high-tech, smooth experience of her Tesla may feel out of this world, sheâs here to tell you these cars are very much reality in reach.
âItâs a misconception that electric vehicles are only for wealthy people or people in the suburbs, Dr. Francis said.
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As the U.S. reaches an inflection point in the use of electric vehicles, the buildout of EV charging stations and how low-to-moderate income communities as well as communities of color are kept in the discussion will be critical.
Since 2016, there has been steady growth in the use of electric vehicles with over 1 million electrified cars and about 41,400 EV charging stations across the country. Expanding the charging infrastructure to support them is necessary to make a significant move away from GHG emission vehicles.
In late March, the Biden administration even took a major step in supporting the development of EV infrastructure when it proposed a $174 billion investment.