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Next Steps

Sign the “Going Electric Pledge”

Driving electric saves money, improves your community’s air and health, and is an impactful way for you to take part in our transition to clean energy. Whether you’re planning to buy a car in the next week or the next five years, make it electric.

The ‘Going Electric’ pledge:

“I want to help accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy. I pledge to make the next vehicle I purchase an electric car.”

 

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