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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

Green Car Congress

With this early approval, these states can now unlock more than $900 million in NEVI formula funding from FY22 and FY23 to help build EV chargers across approximately 53,000 miles of highway across the country. Approved Plans are available on the FHWA web site.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

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However, building an EV charging site is not a straightforward task. Understanding the EV Charging Landscape The first step towards building an EV charging site is understanding the landscape. However, the installation and maintenance of EV chargers can be complex and costly.

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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

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While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. Additionally, Ipswich PD said it will save up to $13,o00 in fuel and maintenance costs over a ten-year period.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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This price barrier prevents the middle class from capitalizing on the notable cost savings of EVs, paying a “poverty penalty” of $1,000/year in higher fuel and maintenance costs by driving gas-powered vehicles. However, with Senator Manchin saying no to Build Back Better, any improvements to the EV tax credit are now in limbo.

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California receiving initial $56M from NEVI program for charging stations; $384M over five years

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The federal funding will build on California’s $10-billion, multiyear investment to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles by improving affordability and expanding charging infrastructure. The IIJA funds will add to efforts to complete a 6,600-mile statewide charging network and deploy 1.2

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Aurora enters long-term, global, strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso for self-driving cars at scale

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Autonomous driving software company Aurora has entered a long-term, global, and strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso, one of the largest global manufacturers and tier-one automotive suppliers, respectively, to build and globally deploy self-driving cars at scale.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. One of the reasons behind the drastic increase in sales was the more affordable price range of the Tesla Model 3, a best-seller in the U.S., Low Maintenance Costs. Tesla’s Model 3 paved the way to powerful, affordable EVs.