Agenda: Edina - Electric Vehicle Showcase - Late Oct. 2024
Edina Pushes Electric Vehicle Adoption to Meet Climate Goals
Transportation Sector Decarbonization
Residential EV Infrastructure and Education
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We've had an EV for 2 years my wife and I both love the EV. It's a better driving experience, it's very reliable. We've never had any issues with the battery going down to zero even close.
In 2019 in Edina alone 41.1% of greenhouse gas emissions came from transportation. Our climate action plan sets a goal for us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030.
Initially I was focused on the environmental footprint and wanting to do my part and then I test drove an EV and it's such a better driving experience. There's more torque, it's immediately available at all points in driving.
Moving the gas to electric vehicle needle by only 1% prevents up to 2,750 tons of greenhouse emissions annually. Our climate action plan aims to have 25% of vehicles in Edina be fully electric by 2030.
For residents who have questions about electrifying at home, putting in an EV charger, purchasing an EV, we have those resources on our City website on the sustainability pages.
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City of Edina's strategic plan establishing a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030, with a target of 25% of vehicles being fully electric by 2030.
Municipal web resource providing guidance on residential electrification, EV charger installation, and electric vehicle purchasing information.