Sen. Greenstein, Asm. Benson, and Asm. DeAngelo To Call for Passage of Electric Vehicle Bill During Lame Duck At EV Ride-and-Drive Event

Supporters rally to pass S2252/A4819 for EV infrastructure and accessibility in New Jersey

What: Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Daniel Benson, and Assemblyman Wayne DeAnjelo will join Environment New Jersey and Jersey Renews at an electric vehicle “ride and drive” showcase in Hamilton. Environmental and transportation advocates will gather at an electric vehicle charging station to call on New Jersey’s Legislature to pass S2252/A4819 in the lame duck legislative session to address greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector that drive air pollution and climate change. After the press conference, elected officials and attendees will have the opportunity to test drive a variety of electric vehicles on the market available for sale.

Who:

• Doug O’Malley, Director, Environment New Jersey

• Amy Folkerts, Clean Energy Associate, Environment New Jersey

• Senator Linda Greenstein (D-14)

• Assemblyman Daniel Benson (D-14)

• Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D-14)

• Pam Frank, ChargEVC CEO

• Electric vehicle owners

When: Friday, November 8th, 11 a.m.

Where: The parking lot of 200 Clocktower Drive, Hamilton Township, NJ 08691

Visuals: A variety of electric cars on the market, elected officials doing vehicle test drives, and an electric vehicle charging station.

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Environment New Jersey is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization dedicated to clean air, clean water, and open space. For more information, visit www.environmentnewjersey.org.