EDTA Launches New Consumer Website for New Era of Electric Drive Vehicles
Thursday, November 18, 2010
On
GoElectricDrive.com, consumers can calculate
savings, find incentives, learn about topics
ranging from batteries and vehicle charging to
environmental benefits, watch informational
videos and view some of the new plug-in
electric vehicles available or coming soon to
auto showrooms in the
U.S.
“By
fueling vehicles at the grid rather than at the
gas pump, Americans can help reduce emissions
from internal combustion engines, increase fuel
economy and realign our transportation energy
needs toward domestic resources,” said Ted
Craver, chairman and CEO of Edison
International and co-chair of the EDTA board of
directors. “Customers seeking to purchase
plug-in electric vehicles now have access to GoElectricDrive.com, a national
forum with comprehensive information about
EVs.”
EDTA
developed GoElectricDrive.com with the
support of 62 members, representing auto,
battery, charging and utility companies as well
as industry and government organizations.
“This
unprecedented collaboration allows us to
provide consumers reliable, complete and timely
information about plug-in electric vehicles,”
said EDTA President, Brian Wynne. “GoElectricDrive.com is a unique and
comprehensive resource for consumers who want
to learn more about plug-in electric vehicles,
incentives for purchasing vehicles and driving
and ownership
benefits.”
Key
features of GoElectricDrive.com
include:
·
Plug-in and Save
Calculator—lets consumers see
their financial and carbon footprint savings
from driving plug-in electric vehicles
·
Plug-in Locator—allows consumers to
find incentives and resources in their local
communities, including links to local
utilities
·
Virtual Showroom—provides photos and
information of nearly 20 plug-in electric
vehicles available or soon to be launched
·
Q&As and Educational
Videos—answers to questions
about batteries, charging, driving and
environmental benefits of plug-in electric
vehicles
With the
mass-market launches later this year of General
Motors’ Chevrolet Volt, an extended range
plug-in electric car, and the Nissan Leaf, an
all-electric car, and plans by other auto
manufacturers to introduce 15 different models
of plug-in electric vehicles by 2012, consumers
will have a wide selection of clean-energy
vehicle choices. Additionally, 20,000 vehicle
charging stations are being installed across
the nation, creating a network of public
charging
stations.
About
EDTA:
The
Electric Drive Transportation Association
(EDTA) is the trade association representing
battery, plug-in, hybrid and fuel cell electric
drive technologies and infrastructure. EDTA
conducts public policy advocacy, education,
industry networking, and international
conferences. EDTA’s membership includes
automotive and other equipment manufacturers,
energy companies, technology developers,
component suppliers, and government agencies.
For more information about EDTA and its
members, visit www.electricdrive.org.
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