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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

Green Car Congress

A priority of the CFI Program is bringing EV charging into urban and rural communities; downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities; as well as to designated alternative fuel corridors.

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NREL study identifies nationwide charging needs; 28M charging ports by 2030 for 33M EV fleet

Green Car Congress

1 million Level 2 charging ports at publicly accessible locations—including high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets. 8 million Level 1 and Level 2 charging ports at privately accessible locations—including single-family homes, multifamily properties, and workplaces.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Furthermore, by 2035, EVs are projected to account for 45% of the market , up from a forecast of 32% in 2030. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. times more than in 2018.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

In 2000, “I decided my next car would be an EV when there was really nothing on the market,” White continued. “I I was at a trade fair and I saw this little neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV). An islander was importing them from Puerto Rico, and I bought one.”. It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph).