This report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) was published in February 2021. This comprehensive report evaluates and provides a scorecard of states’ policy activities and efforts to electrify transportation. While transportation accounts for 28% of GHG, EVs currently represent only 2% of the American vehicle market. California led in five of six categories, including: planning & goal setting; incentives; efficiency; grid optimization; and equity. Recommendations pertaining to benchmarking, data collection, investment and establishing clear policy direction are provided, with policy guidelines for transportation electrification.
Key words: Connected/ EV Vehicles, Energy Management, Market Sizing, Protocols/Standards, Research & Development, Smart Grid, Utilities, Transportation policy, Greenhouse Gas