Plug In America

Plug In America
Founded August 24, 2005
Type 501(c)(3)
Focus Plug-in electric vehicles
Key people
 Joel Levin (Executive Director), Michael Thwaite (President of the Board), Richard Kelly (Vice President), Jeff Finn (Secretary and Treasurer), Jay Friedland (Board), Tom Saxton (Board Chief Science Officer), Katherine Stainken (Policy Director), Mary Kathryn Campbell (Program Manager), Eric Cahill (Program Director), Paul Scott (Founder)
Website http://www.pluginamerica.org/

Plug In America (PIA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that promotes and advocates the use of plug-in cars, trucks and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) powered by domestic and renewable electricity which it claims will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, improve the global environment and reduce greenhouse gases and climate change.

PIA advocates the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and other vehicles which use electricity, from the power grid or from electricity-generating devices such as solar cells, as a substantial source of motive energy.

History

Plug In America was initiated by Don't Crush, a coalition organized to stop automobile manufacturers from destroying electric vehicles at the end of their lease. Because of Don't Crush's previous success in preventing the destruction of Toyota and Ford electric car models, and exposing General Motors' decision to discontinue its plug-in hybrid, the group hoped to strengthen its cause for plug-in vehicles by forming PIA.[1]

The organization's mission is to drive change to accelerate the shift to plug-in vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity to reduce our nation’s dependence on petroleum, improve air quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Plug In America helps consumers, policy-makers, auto manufacturers and others to understand the powerful benefits of driving electric. It provides practical, objective information to help consumers select the best plug-in vehicle for their lifestyles and needs. The organization orchestrates electric car test drives and ride alongs in communities around the country, and also helps target and implement public and workplace charging infrastructure. Plug In America founded National Drive Electric Week, the world’s largest celebration of the plug-in vehicle, which welcomed over 120,000 attendees across 277 events in 2017 (its seventh year), included all 50 US states (for the first time!) and the District of Columbia, seven Canadian provinces and six countries.

The organization works in conjunction with environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club and automobile corporations, such as Ford, GM, and Nissan. Plug In America launched National Plug In Day in 2011, now National Drive Electric Week, with partners Sierra Club and Electric Auto Association.

Plug In America is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and accepts charitable donations. You may help the organization fulfill its mission by visiting the organization's web site, taking political action, volunteering, or donating to the cause.[2]

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