Adoption of Zero Emissions Vehicles

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Resolution Urging Washington State Adoption of the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Program

WHEREAS the climate crisis requires bold action to reduce carbon emissions[1]; and

WHEREAS gasoline is the single largest source of carbon emissions in Washington State[2]; and

WHEREAS the electricity that powers electric vehicles in Washington State is overwhelmingly produced by renewable energy[3]; and

WHEREAS electric vehicles do not emit carbon or other pollutants nor leak motor oil into waterways; and

WHEREAS the cost of electric vehicles is at or in approximate parity with comparable gasoline-powered vehicles on a lifetime cost-of-ownership basis[4]; and

WHEREAS ten states–California, Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine–have adopted the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) program[5] first developed in California, and Senator Joe Nguyen of the 34^th LD is sponsoring ZEV legislation for Washington State; and

WHEREAS the California’s ZEV program requires that 2.5% of each automaker’s vehicles sold in the state be electric in 2019, rising to approximately 8% by 2025[6]; and

WHEREAS the ZEV program has already resulted in a greater availability and variety of electric vehicles, more consumer choice, and lower prices, in the states that have adopted it[7],

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the 34^th District Democratic Organization urges the Washington State Legislature to promptly enact legislation to adopt the ZEV program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution be sent promptly to Governor Inslee and to our legislative representatives.

[1] https://www.ipcc.ch/2018/10/08/summary-for-policymakers-of-ipcc-special-report-on-global-warming-of-1-5c-approved-by-governments/

[2] https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/1802043.pdf

[3] https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=WA#tabs-4

[4] https://www.forbes.com/sites/constancedouris/2017/10/24/the-bottom-line-on-electric-cars-theyre-cheaper-to-own/#38ebac7a10b6

[5] https://www.c2es.org/document/us-state-clean-vehicle-policies-and-incentives/

[6] https://www.ucsusa.org/clean-vehicles/california-and-western-states/what-is-zev

[7] http://ev-vin.blogspot.com/2016/07/current-lease-offers-for-selected-evs.html

Originated by Arvia Morris of LD43, Matthew Metz, of Coltura, and edited by Dean Fournier of LD32 and Ann Martin of LD 34.