EVs for All America will do this by researching how consumers think about electric vehicles (EVs) and conduct programming to educate the public on the benefits of EVs.
Areas we research and work to find the best policy incentives and communications strategies to overcome EV “friction”: the various obstacles that too often stand in the way to selling, buying, charging and owning an Electric Vehicle.
Our team are experienced researchers, communications strategists, national security experts and auto retail veterans all dedicated to more electrification.
Friction areas we focus on include:
- Myth-busting
- Raising EV awareness and sales in states that currently lag in EV sales and adoption, often located in the South, Mountain West or Midwest.
- Helping OEMs, dealers and retail auto sales consultants far better understand the EV consumer and how to sell to them most effectively.
- How North American EV production supports America’s National Security.
- How EVs can support small and mid-sized businesses, with a real bottom line improvement in operating costs.
- How charging can be improved; especial Level 2 charging in retail shopping areas and in multi-family apartment and condo buildings
Leadership
Selim Bingol
Selim Bingol is a former senior vice president and chief communications officer for several leading American companies including Duke Energy, AT&T and General Motors. At each, Selim was responsible for corporate communications strategy and services, including internal and external communications support for business segments, media relations, employee communications executive communications, brand management and digital communications. At GM, Selim led the communications to launch the groundbreaking Chevrolet Volt. Selim is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Hon. Christine Krolic
Christine is a former Mayor and current Councilmember for the Town of Hillsborough, CA. Christine served as Finance Director for Congresswoman Jackie Speier. She co-chaired the 2002 Measure B Bond campaign for the Town of Hillsborough, and was co-chair of Hillsborough Concours, a fund-raising organization for the Hillsborough City School District. Christine was Chair of the Boards of both Hillbarn Theatre and LifeMoves, a provider of homeless services. Christine holds a BA in English and Theatre from Arcadia University.
Hon. Frank Lavin
Frank Lavin served as Undersecretary for International Trade at the US Department of Commerce in the George W. Bush administration. Lavin was previously US Ambassador to Singapore, where he helped negotiate the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. In the private sector, Lavin served in senior finance and management positions with Bank of America, and Citibank.
Lavin earned a BS from the School of Foreign Service; an MS in Chinese language and history from Georgetown University; an MA in international relations and international economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies; and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania.
Maura Weston
Maura Weston is a Principal with Cornerstone Government Affairs in Concord, New Hampshire. With extensive experience representing a wide range of clients before the New Hampshire legislature and regulatory agencies, she specializes in crafting and executing both short- and long-term legislative strategies and working closely with policymakers to advance client interests. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Maura founded her own government relations practice, successfully representing clients in key sectors such as telecommunications, healthcare, energy and contract procurement. Maura, a New Hampshire native, honed her expertise in government relations as a Partner at Rath, Young and Pignatelli. She has been a part of fundraising and grassroots efforts for numerous state and national political campaigns and served as Finance Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party.
Maura holds a JD from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and a BA in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire.