The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), part of the Inflation Reduction Act, has made $5 billion in federal funding available to build public EV charging stations. The program is administered at the state level, and the ultimate goal is to deploy 500,000 chargers along 75,000 miles of major US highways. The NEVI program will… Read more »
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DOE and DOT provide more details of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
The federal charging infrastructure investment included in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law moved a step closer to reality, as the US Departments of Transportation and Energy released some details of the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The NEVI Formula Program will provide a billion bucks per year for the next five years… Read more »
New York State receives $21 million in federal funding to expand EV charging infrastructure
Funded by a $21-million federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant, New York State’s new Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program will expand DCFC infrastructure, initially at locations along and north of I-84, including areas north to the Canadian border and west to Buffalo. The competitive program is administered by the New York… Read more »
US DOT issues RFI about EV charging needs of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
The US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about EV charging technologies and the infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The RFI supports the Biden Administration’s aim to build a national EV charging network…. Read more »
What is Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE): Types & Features
Sponsored by Advantech USA. What is EVSE: Meaning Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) refers to the infrastructure and components essential for charging electric vehicles (EVs). Often known as charging stations, charging docks, or simply chargers, EVSE provides power supplies to recharge electric vehicle batteries. This comprehensive system includes charging stations, connectors, cables, and control systems,… Read more »
South African utility pilots EV charging infrastructure
South African electricity supplier Eskom has launched an EV pilot at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in the town of Midrand, Gauteng Province. The pilot project includes the procurement of 20 vehicles ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks for operational use. The company will install 10 charging stations in partnership with South… Read more »
Colorado announces $31.7 million in grants for electric buses
Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation recently announced $31.7 million in grant funding to local governments, transit agencies and nonprofits for the purchase of 28 new electric transit vehicles. The Colorado Clean Transit Enterprise (CTE) will provide $15 million for the initiative, and the remaining $16.7 million will come from the Volkswagen… Read more »
Study finds EVs are lowering electricity bills for all customers, not just EV owners
There’s a lot of speculation about the effects widespread EV adoption will have on the electrical grid, but until now, little hard data. A recent study has found that, so far, EVs are having a salutary effect on the grid, saving ratepayers billions of dollars on their electricity bills. The analysis, which was commissioned by… Read more »
Isuzu unveils D-MAX electric pickup truck
Isuzu unveiled the company’s first battery EV at the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand. Isuzu developed the D-MAX one-ton pickup truck to meet a broad range of commercial and passenger vehicle needs while retaining the tough performance expected of pickup trucks. The full-time 4WD system with newly developed e-axles in front and rear… Read more »
National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy aims to accelerate deployment of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks
The Biden Administration has released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040. The Strategy is designed to target public investment to amplify private sector momentum, focus utility and regulatory energy planning, align industry activity, and improve… Read more »