Battery, Charging and District of Columbia

15 States and the District of Columbia partner to accelerate bus and truck electrification; 100% ZEV by 2050

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

By promoting and investing in electric trucks and buses and the charging and fueling infrastructure needed to serve these vehicles, the signatory jurisdictions will support job creation, and help to build a resilient and clean economy.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Rhode Island North Carolina Vermont

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico District of Columbia Building Charging

Electrify America introduces new pricing structure featuring kWh pricing in 23 states and DC; reduced rates for states with minute-based pricing

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Electrify America introduced a new pricing structure designed to provide electric vehicle (EV) owners with consistent and transparent rates across its public brand-neutral fast-charging network. Electrify America will now charge customers in 23 states plus the District of Columbia by the kilowatt-hour. Cents Per kWh.

Price

Price America District of Columbia DC

Electrify America to provide Harley-Davidson LiveWire owners with nationwide charging plan

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Electrify America announced an agreement with Harley-Davidson to provide owners of its first all-electric motorcycle—the Harley-Davidson LiveWire ( earlier post )—with the per minute equivalent of 500 kWh of complimentary charging over two years at Electrify America stations nationwide.

America

America District of Columbia Charging Motorcycles

Electrify America to more than double its current EV charging network by end of 2025

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2021

Electrify America announced its “Boost Plan” to more than double its current electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada, with plans to have more than 1,800 fast charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers installed by the end of 2025.

America

America District of Columbia South Dakota Charging

Electrify America collaborating with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2019

Electrify America announced collaborations with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations across the US. More than 20 of the new charging sites will be located in California. The company is investing $2 billion over ten years in electric vehicle infrastructure and education.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia America Electric Vehicles Companies

Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

Nevada joins 16 other States, the District of Columbia and Québec in this effort— led by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)—to work toward a goal that 100% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be zero emission vehicles by 2050 with an interim target of 30% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.

Nevada

Nevada Rhode Island District of Columbia Transportation

ChargePoint and NATSO launch collaborative to expand EV charging along highways and in rural communities

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Charging network ChargePoint and NATSO, which represents America’s travel plazas and truckstops, are creating a National Highway Charging Collaborative to extend access to EV charging. Provide charging infrastructure at fueling locations across the United States with a focus on connecting rural communities.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Charging Connect Connected

Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2019

Electrify America and Walmart announced that more than 120 plus ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now operational and open to the public at Walmart stores across the US. Chargers at this power can charge a vehicle at speeds of up to 20 miles of range per minute.

Store

Store America St. Louis Charging

Electrify America launches EV charging app, membership options; plans ~20% price reduction off current rates

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2019

The company’s first app allows users to manage the entire charging session on their phone, increasing convenience for electric vehicle (EV) owners. The company also is introducing two charging membership plans called Electrify America Pass and Electrify America Pass+. Electrify America charging is priced by the minute.

America

America Price Charging District of Columbia

Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Last year, Hawaii joined a group of 15 states and the District of Columbia to announce a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU), pledging to expand the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs).

Hawaii

Hawaii Commercial Rhode Island District of Columbia

Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Ratio of BEVs to DC Fast Chargers?

EV Adoption

DECEMBER 9, 2023

This often leads to the flawed and over-simplistic calculation of the ratio of EVs in operation to the number of charging ports. Below is a table showing the “best” and “worst” five states when calculating the ratio of BEVs in operation to DC fast charging (DCFC) ports. Following are some related articles we’ve written over the years.

DC

DC District of Columbia Hawaii Charging

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight.

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Plug-in Tax Credit California Rhode Island

50 U.S. states submit EV infrastructure plans for Biden Administration’s $5B fund

Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2022

Departments of Transportation and Energy (Joint Office) announced that all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans for President Biden’s $5 billion fund. states and territories quickly build out the national EV charging network. billion for EV charging.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico District of Columbia Alternative Fuels IDEA

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh

San Diego

San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Batteries

Axion Power’s PbC PowerCube battery energy storage system integrated into PJM utility grid

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

the developer of advanced leadcarbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), announced that its PowerCube battery energy storage and battery system is being integrated as a power resource for the PJM Regulation Market, which serves 58 million people in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Grid District of Columbia Energy

CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Results from the study also suggest that with sufficient coal plant retirement and sufficient wind power, controlled charging could result in positive net benefits instead of negative. Reduction in annual generation cost and external emissions costs due to controlled charging compared to uncontrolled charging ($2010).

Charging

Charging Coal Grid District of Columbia

FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2020

Forty-one projects in 40 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding through the program. These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK). City of Tucson.

Emissions

Emissions Grant Rhode Island Purchase

PJM/Better Place study finds unmanaged charging of 1M electric cars could add $750M in annual wholesale energy costs; need for CNO-managed smart charging

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2011

Simply plugging in one million electric cars (unmanaged or ad hoc charging) could add $750 million in annual wholesale energy costs unless smart charging is adopted, according to a joint study conducted by PJM Interconnection and Better Place, released by Better Place. EV distribution and penetration in the study.

Charging

Charging Electric Cars Energy Baltimore

Electrify America launches first mobile app, new membership options and new power-level pricing structure

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2019

The company’s mobile app, available for both Android and iPhone, allows users to manage the entire charging session on their mobile phone. EV drivers can now locate a charger, pay for and start a charge, as well as track their charging session right from their smartphones, making charging with Electrify America even more convenient.

America

America Price Power Powered

ECOtality installs first DC fast charger in Tennessee

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The stations are able to charge a battery to 80% capacity in under 30 minutes. By strategically placing Blink charging stations, we are collecting the data needed to build a commercial infrastructure which will untether drivers from their garages. —Jonathan Read, CEO of ECOtality.

Tennessee

Tennessee DC Installation District of Columbia

Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

The price includes an $850 destination freight charge but excludes tax, title and license fees. The 2011 model was available in just seven states and the District of Columbia. For the first 35 miles, the Volt can drive gas- and tailpipe-emissions free using a full charge of electricity.

Volt

Volt Chevrolet 2012 Price

DOE: Vermont had the highest number of public EV chargers per capita in US in November 2020

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

As of November 2020, Vermont had the highest number of public chargers per capita with 114 EV chargers per 100,000 people, followed by the District of Columbia (81) and California (72), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia had more than 20 chargers per 100,000 people.

Vermont

Vermont District of Columbia 2020 DC

DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

infrastructure, collaborate with colleges on first responder training, promote workplace EV charging, and work with fleets to implement. Austin and San Antonio region; and hold training seminars regarding multifamily housing and workplace electric vehicle charging. the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia will develop.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Alternative Fuels Fuel

Honda joins vehicle-to-grid technology demonstration project in partnership with University of Delaware and NRG Energy

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Partners in that demonstration include BMW AG providing 15 battery-electric MINIs (@ 12-15 kW each, providing blocks of 100 kW as required in PJM’s frequency regulation market); Milbank Manufacturing providing charging stations based on UD technology; AutoPort Inc. What grid markets are suitable or not suitable for battery life?

Delaware

Delaware Grid Honda Universal

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These include voyage planning, fueling (charging), cargo operations, and task management, among other activities. Zach spent a lot of time working on topics such as workplace charging and broad-based consumer adoption campaigns. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics.

North America

North America America El Paso New Mexico

Another cut at US electric vehicle range requirements and usage patterns; fully-charged LEAF could handle 83-95% of all driving days

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

In an effort to calculate what percentage of daily trips in the US could be covered with a fully charged electric vehicle, two Columbia doctoral candidates recently conducted a statistical analysis using the National Household Travel Survey of 2009 on distances driven by the US population. Data source: NHTS 2009. Click to enlarge.

All-Electric

All-Electric Range Electric Vehicles District of Columbia

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These include voyage planning, fueling (charging), cargo operations, and task management, among other activities. Zach spent a lot of time working on topics such as workplace charging and broad-based consumer adoption campaigns. Sterling's career in marine transportation also provides him experience in transportation logistics.

North America

North America America El Paso New Mexico

EV Driven

15 States and the District of Columbia partner to accelerate bus and truck electrification; 100% ZEV by 2050

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

Electrify America introduces new pricing structure featuring kWh pricing in 23 states and DC; reduced rates for states with minute-based pricing

Electrify America to provide Harley-Davidson LiveWire owners with nationwide charging plan

Electrify America to more than double its current EV charging network by end of 2025

Electrify America collaborating with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations

Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

ChargePoint and NATSO launch collaborative to expand EV charging along highways and in rural communities

Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

Electrify America launches EV charging app, membership options; plans ~20% price reduction off current rates

Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Ratio of BEVs to DC Fast Chargers?

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

50 U.S. states submit EV infrastructure plans for Biden Administration’s $5B fund

New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

Axion Power’s PbC PowerCube battery energy storage system integrated into PJM utility grid

CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

PJM/Better Place study finds unmanaged charging of 1M electric cars could add $750M in annual wholesale energy costs; need for CNO-managed smart charging

Electrify America launches first mobile app, new membership options and new power-level pricing structure

ECOtality installs first DC fast charger in Tennessee

Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

DOE: Vermont had the highest number of public EV chargers per capita in US in November 2020

DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

Honda joins vehicle-to-grid technology demonstration project in partnership with University of Delaware and NRG Energy

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Another cut at US electric vehicle range requirements and usage patterns; fully-charged LEAF could handle 83-95% of all driving days

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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