EDTA statements

EDTA is reaching out to policy makers more than ever to support electric drive technologies. Below, you will find links to recent testimonies, comments on legislation, and letters advocating for the expansion of government initiatives and incentives.

• Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) emphasizes inclusiveness, fairness, and collaboration at 2-day Board of Directors Meeting
  
  Jul 14, 2011
  Washington, DC – July 14, 2011 – The EDTA Board of Directors met on July 12th and 13th in Washington, DC to discuss the increasing visibility and market potential for the industry, as well as the ongoing governance of the association. To emphasize the growing diversity of EDTA’s...
• EDTA on Illinois Legislation to Boost Electric Vehicle Usage
  
  Jul 11, 2011
  "EDTA commends Illinois Gov. Quinn today for his continued leadership in moving the electric drive industry forward. "With this new legislation to encourage the use of electric vehicles, Illinois joins a growing number of state in establishing important laws that will not only help...
• EDTA Applauds Kohl-Blunt Bill to Advance Electric Drive Trucks and Charging Infrastructure
  
  Jun 28, 2011
  Washington, DC - June 28, 2011 -- Today, Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) introduced S.1285, the Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Infrastructure Act, legislation that would provide tax incentives for buyers of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric medium and...
• EDTA Says DOE Funding is Critical to Advancing Electric Drive Technology
  
  May 25, 2011
  Washington, D.C.— May 25, 2011—Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY12 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. As part of the Homeland Security bill, the Committee passed an amendment to add $1 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management...
• Critical Minerals Supply Chain Legislation
  
  May 6, 2011
    Issue Date: April 15, 2011 Comments due date: May 6, 2011 by 4:00:00 PM Eastern Time Washington, D.C.- April 15, 2011 - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released a discussion draft of legislation designed to revitalize the nation's critical minerals supply...
• FY12 Budget Request: EDTA Testimony
  
  Apr 15, 2011
  The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the cross-industry trade association promoting the advancement of electric drive technology and electrified transportation and we are writing regarding the FY12 request for the Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies and other electric...
• EDTA Submitted Comments on Proposed EPA/NHTSA Rule for Window Labels
  
  Nov 22, 2010
  The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) welcomes this opportunity to submit comments on the proposed revisions to the motor vehicle fuel economy label.
• Joint Letter to President Obama Urging PEV Taskforce
  
  Jul 20, 2010
    On July 20, 2010, the Electric Drive Transportation Association, joined by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers and the Edison Electric Institute, sent a letter encouraging President Obama to create a plug-in electric...
• Testimony: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  
  Jun 22, 2010
    On June 22, 2010, EDTA President Brian Wynne testified before the U.S. Senate on Energy and Natural Resources on EDTA's vision for electric drive and on Senate bill S.3495, the Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2010.   Testimony of Brian P. Wynne President, Electric...
• Testimony: Energy Tax Incentives Driving the Green Job Economy
  
  Apr 14, 2010
    STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD ELECTRIC DRIVE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ENERGY TAX INCENTIVES DRIVING THE GREEN JOB ECONOMY April 14, 2010 The Electric Drive Transportation Association, founded in...
• Testimony: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee - Senate
  
  Mar 29, 2010
  TESTIMONY OF BRIAN P. WYNNE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC DRIVE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE FY11 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BUDGET SUBMITTED TO THE ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE March 29, 2010 The Electric Drive...
• Testimony: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee - House
  
  Mar 16, 2010
    BRIAN P. WYNNE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTRIC DRIVE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION SUBMITTED TO THE ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE MARCH 16, 2010 The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the...
• FY11 Budget Request: Electric Drive Highlights
  
  Feb 2, 2010
  On February 1, 2010, the Department of Energy rolled out its FY11 budget request, which overall is a good one for electric drive – particularly in the context of a discretionary spending freeze. We are pleased to maintain our priority...