GNYADA October 2018 Newsletter

Primary Results Headline 10

and participated in the Association’s New York Cares Coat Drive drop-off. SENATOR DILAN LOSES TO JULIE SALAZAR Julia Salazar, a Democratic Socialist who caught national attention over her disputed background, defeated Senator Martin Dilan (D-18, North Brooklyn). This race was of interest to GNYADA because Dilan was in line to be Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, should the Democrats gain control of the cham- ber next Session.

ELECTION NIGHT SURPRISES LEAVE CONTROL OF STATE SENATE UNCERTAIN Republicans have been able to main- tain control of the Senate this year, despite having a minority of mem- bers, through a power sharing agree- ment with Simcha Felder, a Brooklyn Democrat who caucuses with the Republicans. Still, with Felder win- ning his primary and retaining control of his Senate seat there are no guaran- tees who he will caucus with, control of the chamber remains in limbo until November. On paper, Democrats have a 1 seat majority, with 32 members to the Republicans’ 31. Regardless of the outcome of the November elections, GNYADA has always maintained strong relation- ships with both Republicans and Democrats to help ensure dealers’ interests are well represented.

NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE LETITIA “TISH” JAMES SECURES HISTORIC AG NOMINATION James made history as the first woman of color Democratic nominee for Attorney General. If elected as the top law enforcement official in New York, she will lead an office that oversees a wide range of dealership issues, regulations, and legislation. GNYADA has a developed relation- ship with James, who has toured the Center for Automotive Education and Training, attended the GNYADA’s New York Automotive Competition,

11 Automakers Ask CARB States to Boost Consumer Incentives for Zero Emission Vehicles The Alliance of Automobile

The Association has been raising these issues with state legislators and seeking additional financial incentives for several years, understanding that the aggressive CARB mandates would be nearly impossible to reach without such incentives. GNYADA has successfully worked with the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop incentive programs that benefit consumers and dealers. Additional state and federal incentives are needed to meet the aggressive

mandates. It’s great to see the automakers make a vocal push for such incentives but they must also bear some responsibility. The mandates, as written, allow man- ufacturers to dump ZEVs on dealers’ lots because they must only “deliver vehicles for sale.” The CARB man- date should be changed to deny man- ufacturers ZEV credits until a vehicle has been sold, leased, or placed in service. This would encourage manu- facturers to price and equip ZEVs to generate consumer enthusiasm.

Manufacturers, which represents 13 car manufacturers, recently sent let- ters to the governors of the nine states following the California Air Resources Board (CARB) zero-emis- sion vehicle (ZEV) mandates, asking them to boost consumer incentives. Specifically, the Alliance asked for increased charging station access, financial incentives, access to HOV lanes and parking, and additional ZEV purchases by state-owned fleets.

6 Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association • www.gnyada.com The Newsletter • October 2018