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Electrify America* announced today a $7.4+ million investment in organizations across the U.S. to support zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) access programs, education, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce development. The funding builds on Electrify America’s previous investments in organizations to advance equitable access to electric vehicle (EV) transportation in low-income and disadvantaged communities and building a skilled EV workforce.
“Electrify America is committed to providing access to zero-emission vehicles while building a skilled workforce to support expanding EV infrastructure,” said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. “By supporting education and hands-on training, we’re creating opportunities for individuals to thrive in the growing domestic EV industry and drive the transition to electric transportation.”
Since 2018, Electrify America has worked closely with organizations across the U.S. to deliver tangible benefits to communities, from improving air quality to reducing barriers to ZEV adoption. “Previous programs have significantly increased ZEV awareness and adoption rates, bringing EV transportation options to underserved areas,” Electrify America said.
Electrify America’s Latest Funding Support
- Breathe Southern California
- Charge Across Town
- Ecology Action
- Edtunity Institute
- Drive Electric Long Island
- Ignited
- Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
- New York Power Authority
- Plug In America
- Tennessee Clean Fuels
- Valley Clean Air Now
Electrify America recognizes the need for a skilled workforce to sustain the growing EV industry — including engineers, software developers, battery technicians, energy managers, and construction specialists. The programs aim to help increase awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of ZEVs, create pathways to ZEV-specific STEM careers, and support EV industry growth through hands-on activities like EV ride-and-drive events, educational resources focused on the EV industry, and on-the-job training, benefiting K-12 students, community college students, and workers through vocational and EV workforce development opportunities.
“Electrify America’s brand neutral ZEV investments reflect the company’s goal to support a more equitable transition to EVs through collaborating with organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities,” said Misti Murphey, director of marketing and communications at Electrify America, “Lessons from previous investments have shaped this year’s award process, which focuses on outcomes, impact, and reach.”
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Electrify America Invests Millions in ZEV Workers
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Electrify America* announced today a $7.4+ million investment in organizations across the U.S. to support zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) access programs, education, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce development. The funding builds on Electrify America’s previous investments in organizations to advance equitable access to electric vehicle (EV) transportation in low-income and disadvantaged communities and building a skilled EV workforce.
“Electrify America is committed to providing access to zero-emission vehicles while building a skilled workforce to support expanding EV infrastructure,” said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. “By supporting education and hands-on training, we’re creating opportunities for individuals to thrive in the growing domestic EV industry and drive the transition to electric transportation.”
Since 2018, Electrify America has worked closely with organizations across the U.S. to deliver tangible benefits to communities, from improving air quality to reducing barriers to ZEV adoption. “Previous programs have significantly increased ZEV awareness and adoption rates, bringing EV transportation options to underserved areas,” Electrify America said.
Electrify America’s Latest Funding Support
Electrify America recognizes the need for a skilled workforce to sustain the growing EV industry — including engineers, software developers, battery technicians, energy managers, and construction specialists. The programs aim to help increase awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of ZEVs, create pathways to ZEV-specific STEM careers, and support EV industry growth through hands-on activities like EV ride-and-drive events, educational resources focused on the EV industry, and on-the-job training, benefiting K-12 students, community college students, and workers through vocational and EV workforce development opportunities.
“Electrify America’s brand neutral ZEV investments reflect the company’s goal to support a more equitable transition to EVs through collaborating with organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities,” said Misti Murphey, director of marketing and communications at Electrify America, “Lessons from previous investments have shaped this year’s award process, which focuses on outcomes, impact, and reach.”
*AutoInformed on
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.