Charging facilities and electric vehicle development are positively correlated, and the only way to drive better growth of electric vehicles is to network and scale the construction of charging facilities. As more and more major highways are designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors, while electric vehicle charging networks are being accelerated with funding stimulated by bipartisan infrastructure laws. Today, many savvy investors are also taking notice of this up-and-coming market and have even started a related business. We will now sort out the helpful information for you.

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Alternative Fuel Corridor

The Alternative Fuel Corridor is a series of alternative fuel distribution points, and The corridors are designated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). They are designed to support a network of electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure. There are two types of corridors – ready and pending. Ready means that the corridor has adequate charging and fueling capability. Pending means that there may be some charging and fueling infrastructure, but it is not at the “right frequency or locations” to earn the designation. For the corridor to be “ready,” the EV charging must be less than 50 miles apart and less than 5 miles off a highway.

The sixth round of Alternative Fuel Corridors resulted in adding more new miles of corridors than any other round since the program’s initiation in 2016. FHWA announced approximately 250 new designations nationwide based on nominations by state and local officials. Alternative Fuel Corridor designations are now found in all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.

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Impacts and Benefits to Existing Fuel Retailers

It is not the state’s intention to become the operator of alternative fuel stations, which is why it attracts the attention of many private investors. Most state departments of transportation are exploring opportunities for partnerships with the private sector and other public agencies to increase acceptance of alternative fuel corridors and stimulate private infrastructure investment. For example, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is running an alternative fuel corridor pilot project in Washington State. The PROJECT’s main goal was to determine whether the government can help incubate private infrastructure investment in emerging alternative fuel technologies, where none (or little) exists, by partnering with private businesses or offering the use of state lands as possible host sites. WSDOT will avoid hosting refueling sites in geographic areas where existing companies already provide alternative fuel sales and will help promote existing businesses throughout the corridor.

There are currently over 2 million electric vehicles and approximately 55,000 electric vehicle charging stations in the United States. According to a McKinsey & Company study, 20-times as many charging stations are needed as there are existing ones, up to 1.2 million public chargers.

Our Solution

In the face of growing global business needs, SETEC POWER has launched a charging solution for alternative fuel corridors. Our charging solutions are divided into fixed charging facilities and emergency energy storage systems.

DC fast EV Charging Chargers

60-300kW Charging StationThe DC fast EV Charging Chargers (Level 3) provide customers with a fast charging service and are the leading equipment in EV charging stations. The SETEC POWER DC charger  can be customized with features ranging from 60-300kW, liquid cooling systems, payment systems, and much more.

  • Large power range to cover all types of vehicles
  • Multiple protection functions for more stable charging
  • High fault tolerance with modular design
  • High conversion efficiency and stable output current

 

Energy Storage EV Charging Solutions

mobile-EV-charging-systemThe Emergency mobile EV charging system is an additional addition to the EV charging station business. It can be fitted into vans to provide emergency charging for depleted electric vehicles on the motorway, making your business even more competitive all around!

  • Built-in 56kWh battery pack
  • Provides 60kw fast charging
  • Ability to quickly deploy to customer locations
  • Low installation time and cost

 

 

 

Container EV Charging System

The Container EV Charging System is another perfect option for operators unable to build permanent EV charging stations due to physical or operational constraints. The charging and energy storage system is housed in a transportable container, reducing infrastructure investment while facilitating operations’ flexible adaptation.

  • Configurable for various energy capacities and charging powers
  • Power source independent allowing for completely off-grid EV charging
  • Adopt a high-performance lithium battery and three-stage battery management system to ensure the service life and safety of the battery pack

 

As the proportion of electric vehicles rises, the construction of electric vehicle charging stations becomes more urgent. The government will also introduce more policies and funding to promote the Alternative Fuel Corridor Pilot Project. If you, too, want to compete in the car charging market, you will need a proven and reliable equipment supplier, and SETEC POWER is just that. We can meet your business needs and contribute to improving the world’s environment while making progress for each other.