# Reps. Biggert, Markey, McNerney, & Eshoo Introduce Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/electric-vehicle-deployment-to-accelerate-ev-adoption/
- Published: 2011-05-03T17:28:21-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Lawmakers Introduce Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act to Boost EV Adoption

A bipartisan group in Congress has proposed the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment
Act, aiming to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the United States.
Representatives Judy Biggert (R-IL), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), and
Anna Eshoo (D-CA) joined forces to introduce the bill, which promotes coordinated
EV infrastructure development and supports advanced vehicle deployment in [selected communities](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/drive-change-drive-electric-a-new-initiative/).

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The proposal establishes up to 15 deployment communities—regions chosen through 
a competitive process—to serve as national models for large-scale EV rollout. These
communities will receive federal support to install charging stations, upgrade local
grids, and promote consumer incentives. The goal is to make EV ownership practical
and convenient while slashing oil consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

“We need to break our dependence on foreign oil while creating jobs here at home,”
said Rep. Biggert. “This bill gives local communities the tools to make electric
cars a reality on a broad scale.”

### Incentives and Infrastructure Planning

The act calls for a competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE). Communities that win grants will develop comprehensive EV plans,
including:

 1. Coordinated deployment of charging stations in homes, workplaces, and public spaces
 2. Incentives for consumers to buy EVs
 3. Partnerships with automakers, utilities, and local governments
 4. Grid improvements to handle new electricity demands

Rep. Markey emphasized, “America should lead the world in electric vehicle deployment,
manufacturing, and innovation. This bill will help us transition to a clean energy
economy.”

### National Impact and Goals

The bill aims to put at least 700,000 electric vehicles on U.S. roads within six
years of enactment. By focusing on early-adopter communities, it seeks to demonstrate
best practices and make EVs a mainstream choice nationwide.

EV advocates see the plan as a way to overcome barriers such as range anxiety and
lack of charging infrastructure. In addition to environmental benefits, the bill
also targets national security by reducing oil imports and boosting domestic energy
resilience.

### A Step Toward a Clean Energy Future

Representatives McNerney and Eshoo both highlighted the importance of reducing emissions
and supporting American innovation. The [Electric Drive Vehicle](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/07/infrastructure-missing-link-for-electric-drive-vehicles/)
Deployment Act aligns with broader efforts to modernize the U.S. transportation 
system, fight climate change, and promote clean energy technologies.

By prioritizing [local planning and public-private collaboration](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/04/doe-electric-vehicle-report-highlights-major-advancements/),
the bill aims to create a blueprint for the nationwide transition to electric transportation.

Sources and Further Reading

 1. U.S. Department of Energy – Electric Vehicles
 2. [Congressional Research Service – Electric Vehicle Policy Overview](https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11311)
 3. [Alternative Fuels Data Center – EV Deployment Strategies](https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_infrastructure.html)

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