By
Team Writer
/ January 6, 2017
The state of Hawaii hopes to increase adoption of electric vehicles to help reduce transportation emissions and to increase the use of renewable energy. It has launched a campaign called Drive Electric Hawaii, and its main goal is to encourage the use of electric vehicles. Five thousand electric vehicles are already registered in Hawaii, and the state hopes to increase the number of vehicles. Organizations that support this include the Hawaii State Department of Transportation, the Hawaii Department of Business, and Hawaiian electric companies.
Key Takeaways:
- Eight key organizations have agreed to collaborate on electrification of ground transportation in Hawaii as an essential part of achieving the state’s clean energy goals.
- Electric vehicles can use renewable energy, enabling us to drastically reduce our state’s carbon pollution.
- Many individuals, organizations and agencies must work together to achieve a clean transportation energy future.
“Eight key organizations have agreed to collaborate on electrification of ground transportation in Hawaii as an essential part of achieving the state’s clean energy goals.”