article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program The NEVI program makes funding available to all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico for EV charging projects along AFCs. Let’s look at some of the available funding for businesses. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

Store 95
article thumbnail

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

Blink Charging

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.

Store 52
article thumbnail

In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

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.”. In 2000, “I decided my next car would be an EV when there was really nothing on the market,” White continued. “I It was a Polaris GEM , it ran at 25 miles per hour (mph).

article thumbnail

President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

Green Car Congress

DOT will prioritize applications for capital projects that better connect people to jobs, training and other opportunities, promote neighborhood redevelopment and reconnect neighborhoods divided by physical barriers, such as highways and railroads. The $474-million 2013 TIGER round alone supported $1.8

Obama 246
article thumbnail

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.

Charging 370