Gasoline Phaseout News – November 2025

Thanksgiving 2025: A Feast of EV Wins

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for family, friends and of course the turkey, but also for the accelerating shift to EVs and the positive ripple effects on gasoline demand and the climate.

Five Things We’re Thankful For Right Now

1. Global EV Sales Hit All Time Highs
   In the first half of 2025, global EV sales hit 9.1 million, a 28% increase over the same period in 2024. EVs now make up 23% of all new light-duty vehicle sales worldwide. September 2025 saw a record 2.1 million EVs sold globally — up 26% year-over-year.
2. Interest Surges Among US BuyersUS new-vehicle shoppers who say they are “very likely” to consider getting an EV jumped from 21.6% in September to 24.2% in October – the highest since January 2025. And current EV owners say they “definitely” (79%) or “probably” (15%) will consider an EV for their next vehicles.
3. Goodbye to 10 Million Oil Barrels Daily
   EVs are projected to displace up to 10 million barrels of oil per day by 2035.
4. A Bounty of EV Models
   Ten years ago, there were 19 car, zero pickup, and six crossover/SUV EV models on the U.S. market. Today there are 28 car, 6 pickup, and 79 SUV EV models available.
5. Large and Growing Inventory of Used EVsThe average price of a used EV dropped by 9% vs last year and 1/3 of used EVs are priced under $25K.  More than 300K vehicle will likely come up for sale next year when their leases expire.

All this means cleaner air, healthier communities, and more hope for future generations – lots to be thankful for!

Washington State Could Save Drivers Thousands Every Year—If it Targets the Right People

Coltura Policy Director Rob Sargent submitted comments to the Washington Department of Ecology urging the state to strengthen its EV strategy by focusing outreach and incentives on the drivers who would save the most by switching.

“With high gas prices and low electricity rates, Washington households can save thousands annually by going electric,” Sargent said.

Sargent called for data-driven approaches and a more flexible EV program design that delivers deeper emissions cuts and stronger financial and equity benefits. He urged the state to:

• Track metrics like gallons of gasoline displaced and cost per gallon reduced
• Prioritize high-gasoline using, lower-income households
• Explore innovative financing such as down-payment assistance tied to future fuel savings

These steps, he noted, would help Washington maintain its national leadership while delivering the greatest benefits to the drivers who need them most.

Support an EV Marketing Pilots that Aims to Transform How American Adopts EVs

This Giving Tuesday (December 2), you have the opportunity to support a breakthrough pilot that uses cutting edge tools and techniques to cut gasoline use.

Coltura is launching a first of its kind pilot designed to answer one of the biggest unanswered questions in the clean transportation transition: 

How do you get the biggest drivers to switch to EVs, at scale?

Coltura’s research found that 10 percent of U.S. drivers (“Superusers”) consume 35 percent of the nation’s gasoline. They are commuters, tradespeople, home health workers, delivery drivers, and small business owners who drive long distances, spend thousands of dollars each year on fuel, and stand to benefit more than anyone else from switching to EVs.

Now, Coltura is putting this insight to the test.

The Gasoline Superuser Pilot aims to prove that data-driven targeting, smart messaging and the right tools can dramatically accelerate EV adoption at far lower cost than traditional incentives. This is a real world, city-level experiment with measurable outcomes.

How the pilot works

• Coltura will identify matched U.S. cities using proprietary gasoline consumption data
• Targeted EV savings messages will be delivered in the treatment city
• Drivers will be directed to AI powered tools including an EV savings calculator, a personalized EV assistant, and a new/used EV deal explorer, aimed to move them from EV curious to EV buyer
• The project will measure real world impact such as EV leads, vehicle purchases, and gallons of gasoline displaced

Why this matters

This pilot could create a replicable model for how utilities, governments, automakers and nonprofits can drive EV adoption nationwide faster and at lower cost. It unlocks a scalable playbook for cutting gasoline use, saving families money, and reducing emissions at scale.

Coltura’s goal is to raise the first $100,000 by December 31 to launch this pilot. Thanks to a matching challenge from our board and a small circle of supporters, every dollar you give by December 31 will be doubled.

Join the pilot that could reshape how America goes electric.

Data Insight of the Month: California Number One in Gasoline Consumption

Coltura’s data shows that California, Texas and Florida use the most total gasoline. Wyoming, North Dakota and Montana top the list for individual average gasoline use.  

Find out where your state ranks at https://data.coltura.org/tools/data-insights.

Note: “Superusers” are US drivers in the top 10% for gasoline consumption.

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Gas Station of the Month: Flaming SUV Enters Gas Station

At a convenience station in Jacksonville, Florida, an SUV pulled in while already ablaze—right alongside fuel pumps. Witnesses reported popping tires, shattered windows, and fear that the situation would explode. Thanks to quick action by the station attendant—who shut down pump power—the fire didn’t become a catastrophe. According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 4,100 fires occur annually at gas stations in the U.S.

TOOLS TO IMPROVE YOUR AUDIENCE’S EV SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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Culture Corner: EV Revolution in Minnesota Classrooms

As electric vehicles surge nationwide, colleges are rapidly transforming their auto programs to train the next generation of EV mechanics. According to MinnPost, students are now learning to diagnose high-voltage battery systems, advanced electronics, and electric drivetrains.

At Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, classrooms that once focused only on gas engines are becoming training grounds for the electric future, preparing technicians for the biggest shift in the auto industry in generations.