Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition President and new EV owner Michael Staley describes taking his family on their first significant road trip in his all-electric pick-up truck. Michael and his family travelled from metro Birmingham to Alabama’s beaches on a trip that covered 800 miles of driving.

The batteries of electric vehicles subject to the normal use of real-world drivers – like heavy traffic, long highway trips, short city trips, and mostly being parked – could last about a third longer than researchers have generally forecast, according to a new study by scientists working in the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center, a joint center between Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This suggests that the owner of a typical EV may not need to replace the expensive battery pack or buy a new car for several additional years.

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to help the city of Greenville embrace a step into the future. The grant will fund critical water and sewer infrastructure to support a new development along Interstate 65 focused on electric vehicle travel.

The project, spearheaded by Atlanta-based company Switchyard Management LLC, will provide shopping, dining and entertainment options built around EV charging stations. “The Switchyard” will be accessible for all travelers and will employ 12 people.

By Frederick Kennedy

Back when I served as a County Commissioner in Pickens County, I constantly searched for ways to save money because I wanted to be a responsible steward of the people’s money. I wasn’t alone.

Every responsible elected official, from county commissioners and local mayors all the way to the governor’s office, strives to pinch pennies and maximize Alabamians’ tax dollars. At least that was my government experience.

CULLMAN, AL (WBMA) — The city of Cullman hosted an electric vehicle showcase event Saturday morning.

The event, which ran from 9 am to 11 am, featured several EV’s including anall-electric 2024 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck,a Ford F-150 Lightning, a Rivian and a Tesla Cybertruck.

The Event was sponsored by Drive Electric Alabama (DEA) and the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) . Both organizations work to establish advanced technology vehicles, and promote the use of clean renewable energy to improve the state, and create jobs within the state.

Auburn University student Stewart Massey shows off his Kia EV6 during a Drive Electric Alabama electric vehicle showcase event at the Gogue Performance Arts Center in Auburn on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) owners showcased their cars and discussed the advantages and cost savings associated with the vehicles at EV showcases in two Alabama cities on Saturday, Sept. 28.

A variety of EVs, including SUVs and full-sized pick-up trucks, were on display at showcases at The Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham and Tropic Falls at OWA in Foley. EV owners talked one-on-one with people interested in learning more about EV technology, costs and charging infrastructure at both EVents.

John Givan showed off his Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up at the EV showcase in Birmingham and said “not buying gas” is the biggest advantage of driving electric.

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When people ask me how long it takes me to top off while charging, I often give them the same spiel: “Long enough for me to use the bathroom, grab a snack or drink, and walk back to the car.” It turns out I’m not alone.

A new study from MIT has confirmed what most of us have already suspected: EV charging stations aren’t just better for the environment; they’re also money printers. And it’s not just charging network providers who see green—so do nearby shops.

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Virginia Transportation Corporation unveiled a new all-electric truck on Monday, which will transport newly built Honda cars from the Lincoln, Alabama plant to the nearby CSX railhead for shipment to locations across the globe.

Officials will collect data and analyze the performance of the all-electric semi-truck, which will help determine its long-term viability. A coalition that includes Peterbilt, Alabama Power, the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and Virginia Transportation Corporation are involved in supporting this pilot project. 

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Whether it’s mining of essential elements for batteries, advanced manufacturing and the associated high-paying jobs or just freedom from the pump for owners, electric vehicles (EVs) are a vital part of Alabama’s future.

Those were among the assertions at the recent Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Presented by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the summit offered a wide range of reasons why the state wants to see EV growth.

Economic development officials, automotive manufacturers, state agencies, Alabama Power and others weighed in on what they are doing in the EV space.