May 7, 2021
Electric Vehicles Available on the Minnesota State Contract
Local government units (LGUs) and nonprofits in Minnesota can purchase electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles through the state’s master contract for Current Year Automobiles. Pickups, specialty vehicles, and law…
April 28, 2021
How to Host a Virtual Ride and Drive
For many of us, it feels like it has been years since we have been able to gather in one place. We have grown accustomed to social distancing, wearing masks,…
April 26, 2021
Minnesota Electric Vehicle Strategic Plan Public Engagement Series
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) invites the public to attend one or more virtual public engagement sessions it is hosting between May 17-26, 2021 to gather input about Minnesota’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategic Plan. There will be three general sessions and three that dive deeper on…
April 22, 2021
2021 Minnesota Legislative Priorities: Electric Vehicles
Drive Electric Minnesota has been working hard to pass supportive electric vehicle (EV) policy during the Minnesota 2021 legislative session, which began on January 5. Our policy agenda supports actions…
March 1, 2021
Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council Releases Recommendations
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council (STAC) has come forward with its initial recommendations to decarbonize transportation in Minnesota. MnDOT will respond to…
January 19, 2021
The Future of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles: Closer Than You Think
While the recent rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market makes EVs increasingly accessible, the availability of EV models is uneven across vehicle types. While electric passenger vehicle models…
January 8, 2021
Looking Back: Progress Made Toward Transportation Electrification in Minnesota in 2020
The year 2020 was challenging—we worked hard to stay apart, embraced wearing masks everywhere we went, and rediscovered the outdoors. It was a year of immense pain, and we said…
November 19, 2020
Bipartisan Support for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Passes Minnesota Legislature
Electric vehicles (EVs) just had a win at the Minnesota legislature. The state’s bonding bill, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, included $2 million for EV…
November 16, 2020
Pairing solar and EV chargers can ensure carbon-free transportation
What if solar energy could be harnessed in real time to power electric vehicles (EVs) with zero-carbon electricity? The Great Plains Institute (GPI) is studying that question—and gathering data with…
November 13, 2020
Consumer Reports Study Finds Electric Vehicle Maintenance Costs Are 50% Less Than Gas-Powered Cars
A new study by Consumer Reports equips consumers with data showing the relatively lower cost of electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and overall ownership when compared to comparable gas-powered vehicles. Consumer…