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

Green Car Congress

The $700 million is allocated for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 and 2023 to deploy EV charging and other alternative vehicle-fueling infrastructure projects strategically in publicly accessible locations in urban and rural communities, as well as along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). Earlier post.)

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

Blink Charging

The US federal government wants at least 50% of new vehicle sales in the US to be electric by 2030. 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.

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In the Caribbean, EVs leave ICE vehicles behind

Electric Auto Association

Like nearly everyone else with an electric vehicle (EV) on Saint Thomas, Doug White, co-founder of Virgin Islands Electric Vehicle Association , drives a Nissan LEAF. 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.”.

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

Blink Charging

In the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores and truck stops will continue to be important places for public EV 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.

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

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A new NREL study has estimated the number, type, and location of the charger infrastructure needed to support 30–42 million light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2030. 1 million Level 2 charging ports at publicly accessible locations—including high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets.

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