Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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ISSUE

Transportation Electrification

Transportation is the top source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. The sector is undergoing substantial technological, infrastructure, and policy changes as more electric vehicles hit the road.

The Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability’s transportation electrification efforts are focused on advancing stakeholder collaborations, data analytics, and emerging best practices in the field. From expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to new technologies for electric cars, trucks, buses, and bicycles to an evolving policy landscape, the Nicholas Institute seeks to understand trends and collaborate across this developing space. 

Initiatives include co-facilitating the multi-sector Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative (SETRI), collaboration with state and territory energy and transportation officials through the Southeast Regional Electric Vehicle Information Exchange (SE REVI), and more.

Projects

Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative

SETRI is a multisector network of businesses, manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and more that seeks to convene, collaborate, and inform on transportation electrification in the Southeast.

Southeast Regional Electric Vehicle Information Exchange

The Nicholas Institute and the National Association of State Energy Offices (NASEO) facilitate this information exchange with state and territory energy and transportation offices across the Southeast.

South Carolina Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Initiative

The Nicholas Institute collaborated with the South Carolina Energy Office to facilitate a stakeholder engagement process exploring opportunities to advance electric vehicle deployment in the state.