Affordable Mobility Platform
Electric Cars for Underserved Communities in the U.S.
Electric Cars for Underserved Communities in the U.S.
EVs and Chargers for Underserved Communities
The Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) aims to provide access to electric vehicles for underserved communities, especially those in affordable housing, to reduce barriers to transportation options and EV adoption.
AMP will deploy 50 shared EVs and level-2 chargers at affordable housing locations and in underserved communities in eight states through the end of 2025.
Primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technology Office, the AMP Project also receives matching funds from other entities.
Locations
*AMP locations began launching in December 2023. Fully operational locations are linked in the list below.
Michigan
Idaho
Missouri and Illinois
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St. Louis, MO
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Belleville, IL
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Collinsville, IL
North Carolina
- Charlotte
New Mexico
Oregon
Washington
Media
Press Releases:
Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) Launches in Albuquerque, NM
Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) Launches in Kalamazoo, MI
Media Coverage:
ABC's WXYZ Detroit - Michigan CarShare, short-term EV rental option, comes to Detroit, July 1, 2024
CBS News Detroit - EV carshare program launches in Ann Arbor, affordable housing communities, June 4, 2024
Daily Lobo - Albuquerque brings the energy to affordable transportation, March 4, 2024
KRQE News 13 - Electric Vehicle Carsharing program launches in Albuquerque, February 23, 2024
WGVU - EV CarShare in Kalamazoo, January 2, 2024
MLive - New Kalamazoo carshare program will let people rent an EV by the hour, December 18, 2023
If you have questions or are interested in pursuing a similar program in your area, please contact Program Manager Connor Herman.
Team
Erin Lusch - Program Manager: Seattle, Portland, Boise
Jennifer Zavon - Program Manager: Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Vegas
Resources
Forth partnered with Portland State University to conduct Transportation Need Assessments (TNAs) during each site selection. These assessments offer data summaries relevant to specific stakeholders and can serve as a template for future projects.
Transportation Needs Assessments
Reports
This best practice paper provides comprehensive guidance for successful and equitable carshare programs. It emphasizes strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration and addressing operational challenges.