Lynkwell was thrilled to sponsor and participate in the Elected Officials to Protect America’s (EOPA) United for Health and Energy Security tour, which journeyed down the East Coast advocating for the advancement of electric vehicle infrastructure and showcasing cutting-edge EV technology. The tour kicked off in our home region, the Capital District of New York State. Lawmakers toured our 20,000 square-foot electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturing facility before the first press conference in Albany. The tour saw tremendous success, with local leaders at each stop championing the benefits of electric vehicles.
Our Director of Partnerships & Engagement, Kate Kruk, proudly represented Lynkwell in Albany, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Georgia, highlighting the public health and energy security benefits of transitioning to EVs. Kate drove her Ford F-150 Lightning on the nearly 3,000-mile journey and shared her compelling perspective as a former elected official and current EV advocate at press conferences throughout the tour.
Lynkwell extends our gratitude to all the local lawmakers and partners of the tour, including the Climate Action Campaign, National Electric Vehicle Association, Alliance for Clean Energy New York, Charge EVC, Lightning Clubs of America, Environmental Defense Fund, PSGE and Zeem.
Please read on for a recap of media coverage from throughout the tour.
New York:
- New York press conference video
- EOPA elected officials kick off Health and Energy Security EV Tour at NYS Capitol, and say transition to EVs will improve health, bring prosperity and help ensure energy security
- New York elected officials kick off EOPA tour touting EV IRA and state benefits
- Transition to electric vehicles to improve public health
- EXCLUSIVE: NY elected officials kick off tour touting EV benefits
New Jersey
- New Jersey press conference video
- New Jersey elected officials work to relieve concerns about EVs
- EOPA elected officials urge Congress to defend life-saving EPA vehicle standards against repeal on EOPA United for Health, and Energy Security Electric Vehicle Tour at New Jersey State House
Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania press conference video
- Transition to electric vehicles highlighted and promoted at Pittsburgh event
- Electric vehicle tour touts clean energy, job creation, cost savings in PA with elected officials
- Along with strong EPA clean car standards, PA’s transition to EVs will improve health, and help ensure energy security say elected officials on EV educational tour
Georgia
- Georgia press conference video
- On EV tour lawmakers highlight public health benefits from the transition to EVs as communities plug into the incentives from the IRA, especially for Justice40 communities in GA
- Georgia lawmakers highlight EV benefits for health, environment
- Kiowa County Press radio broadcast features EOPA tour