OFFICIAL SITE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
eMobility Background
What is eMobility?
eMobility is equitable, shared transportation using electric vehicles. These projects benefit low- to moderate-income communities disproportionately impacted by air pollution through carshare and ride hailing programs, electric taxis, shuttle services, and more.
Successful eMobility projects are based on transportation needs identified by the communities they serve. They should also be safe, reliable, convenient, and affordable, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants.
See our list of eMobility terms and definitions to learn more.
Why eMobility?
Transportation emissions remain the largest source of greenhouse gas pollution in the State, contributing to climate change impacts like rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events. They also serve as a significant contributor for other air pollutants, like NOx and particulate matter, which have harmful environmental and health effects. Moving toward transportation electrification addresses these concerns because electric vehicles (EVs) do not produce any tailpipe emissions.
New Jersey’s low-income communities and communities of color have historically been subject to an unreasonably high number of environmental and public health stressors, including transportation emissions. As a result, residents in these areas suffer from increased adverse health effects including, but not limited to, asthma, cancer, elevated blood lead levels, cardiovascular disease, and developmental disorders.
Electric mobility solutions like carshare, rideshare, and ride hailing services provide additional modes of transport for residents in underserved areas, who often don’t own a personal vehicle and rely on public transportation. eMobility will help ensure they have access to and can benefit from the advantages of clean vehicle technology.
Interested in planning your own eMobility project?
Visit DEP’s eMobility Planning Toolkit to get started.