Electric Vehicle Association

5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 our organization’s commitment to work toward ensuring EV equity. We support legislation targeting increased access to EVs in underserved areas, often the same areas with increased exposure to harmful air pollution due to high traffic flow and industrial plant proximity. We have intensified our efforts to work toward changing multi-unit building codes at the state and local level to allow home charging for all. Trucks set to be game changers The EVA has been hard at work promoting the arrival of several new truck models now bursting onto the EV scene, with not only the Rivian and the Tesla Cybertruck, but also the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado, and more. We are spreading the word to construction workers, campers, off roaders and home owners that they will see the huge advantage of powering their tools, camp equipment, or even their homes during a power outage from their electric vehicle. Fans of off-road adventures or off-grid excitement will bring their gear with them. Overcoming the obstacles Supply chain disruptions from the continuing pandemic and Russia’s attack on Ukraine are presenting challenges for automakers to meeting the rising EV demand. For this reason, we are advising all potential EV owners to order cars early. It may take longer to get here, but the excitement of owning an EV is well worth the wait. Dispelling the myths Perhaps the EVA’s most important mission, and one that needs to be adopted by all EV advocates, is to bust the EV myths that are slowing the spread of this important technology. We can help the public understand the real facts about Electric Vehicles. Myth: every driver experiences range anxiety