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U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration Awards DOEE for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program Grant: … Administration Awards DOEE for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility … Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability and … broken or non-operational electric vehicle charging ports to improve … #car #cars #awesome

🚚 Calling all #MHDEV stakeholders! 🚛 Comments on the Federal Highway Administration's Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about electric vehicle (EV) charging technologies and infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are due next Tuesday, November 12. The RFI seeks input in four areas to support MHDEVs: 🔋 1) unique EV charger and station needs; ⚡ 2) vehicle charging patterns; 🔌3) charging technology and standardization, and 👷♀️ 4) workforce, supply chain, and manufacturing to support charging of medium- and heavy-duty battery EVs in DOT vehicle classes four through eight, which include delivery vans, school buses, semi-tractor trucks, fire trucks, dump trucks, and tour buses. Haven't submitted your comments yet? Be sure to weigh in by Tuesday! Learn more about the need for the RFI ➡ https://lnkd.in/ghPuW3zp Get instructions for submitting comments ☑ https://lnkd.in/eHJdhtxu #EVcharging #MHDV #ZeroEmissions #HeavyDutyVehicles #GreenTransportation

Electric Vehicle Weight Concerns: Impact on Infrastructure and Safety According to a recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, researchers are conducting an ongoing study on how commonly used traffic safety devices hold up against electric vehicles (EVs). This comes amid growing discussions about the potential impact of heavier EVs on America’s roads and bridges. The Weight Debate Former President Donald Trump recently claimed that electric trucks are two-and-a-half times heavier than gas-powered trucks, suggesting that widespread EV adoption would require rebuilding every bridge in the country. While Trump’s statement exaggerates the weight difference, EVs are indeed heavier than their gas-powered counterparts, typically by about 30% due to their […] by Haye Kesteloo #ev #Country #EPA #F150Lightning #Ford #Hyundai #Make #Model3 #R1T #Rivian #Stellantis #Tesla

Indiana is paving the way for the future of electric vehicles! I’m insanely excited about this. The Hoosier State is set to become the first in the U.S. to have a highway segment that wirelessly charges EVs as they drive. This groundbreaking project, a collaboration between the Indiana Department of Transportation, Purdue University , and Cummins Inc.,will begin construction soon in Tippecanoe County¹. This initiative promises to revolutionize the EV industry by addressing one of the major drawbacks of electric vehicles—range anxiety. Imagine driving your EV and never worrying about running out of charge again! Keep an eye on this exciting development and consider the potential impact on your business or daily commute. Indiana's move could be the spark that ignites a nationwide transformation in EV infrastructure. Let's get charged up for a sustainable future! Stay tuned for more updates on this electrifying project! 🔌🚘¹²³ Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/6/2024 (1) Indiana, Purdue building first EV-charging highway segment in US - IndyStar. https://lnkd.in/gUcSVZ_V. (2) This Indiana highway can wirelessly charge electric cars and trucks as they drive. https://lnkd.in/gtPF-stN. (3) New Highway Will Charge Electric Vehicles as They Drive on It. https://lnkd.in/gT5y5TiW. (4) Building the first highway segment in the U.S. that can charge electric .... https://lnkd.in/gTF-_R_P.

Infrastructure matters. That’s why, of the 4 million vehicles purchased in the U.S. market in the first three months of 2024, only 269,000 were electric vehicles, or just 6.7% of the total. Why so low you ask? Here’s the breaking point for the EV panacea: by 2030, the U.S. will need 500,000 battery chargers to meet President Biden’s current EV targets (56% of car batteries electric by 2032, 13% hybrid). Obviously long-distance travel isn’t possible without a large network of chargers. For perspective, a May 23 Pew Research Center study found: “As of Feb. 27, 2024, there are more than 61,000 publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations with Level 2 or DC Fast chargers in the U.S. That is a more than twofold increase from roughly 29,000 stations in 2020. For reference, there are an estimated 145,000 gasoline fueling stations in the country.” “As has been the case in the past, California has the most EV charging infrastructure of any state… Californians with an EV might also have a harder time than residents of many states when it comes to the actual experience of finding and using a charger. Despite having the most charging stations of any state, California’s 43,780 individual public charging ports must provide service for the more than 1.2 million electric vehicles registered to its residents. That works out to one public port for every 29 EVs, a ratio that ranks California 49th across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.” So even California, the center of EV popularity in the U.S., isn’t doing well in providing adequate chargers. Solid state batteries might help if they can be commercialised in a cost effective way - they are said to charge much faster and extend the range per charge. But that’s still a ways off. As the CBS anchor, Margaret Brennan, notes in this ‘Face the Nation’ interview here (https://lnkd.in/gz5MM4gK) with current Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, former President Trump might actually have a valid point when he says, “We’re spending hundreds of billions of dollars subsidizing a car that nobody wants and nobody’s ever going to buy.” Just maybe he’s not wrong. Toyota certainly is hedging their bets, with big investments in solid state batteries, hybrids, FCEVs and more, as well as EVs.

Excited to share our latest publication on evaluating the load-induced damage of electric vehicles (EVs) on flexible pavements. Thanks to my co-author, Ahmad Albdour, and my advisor, Michele Lanotte, for the support. With the rapid growth of EV adoption, especially heavy-duty models, our research explores the critical implications of this transition on road infrastructure. Using both AASHTO 1993 and Mechanistic-Empirical (ME) evaluation methods, we found that the increased axle loads of EVs could significantly accelerate pavement wear, particularly on local roads not designed for these loads. Our study sheds light on how this shift in vehicle weight distribution impacts road durability and outlines recommendations for adapting our transportation networks. We hope this research can spark conversations among transportation engineers and policymakers on how to future-proof our infrastructure. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how we can collectively address these emerging challenges. #ElectricVehicles #TransportationInfrastructure #PavementEngineering #Sustainability #Research #EVCorridors #PolicyMaking https://lnkd.in/gFRY24De

Are Electric Cars the Future of Transportation or a Government Overreach? Governments around the world are pushing for a transition away from fossil fuels towards electric vehicles (EVs). In the United States, the government allocated $7.5 billion in 2022 to build a network of EV charging stations, with a promise to have half a million stations across the nation by 2030. #Advancements #Charging #Electric #nationwide #Stations #Vehicle

Glad to see #NYC get this federal grant to deploy more curbside #EVcharging. Hoping they are able to prioritize areas where these things will get use throughout the day since these will be level 2 chargers. I would think that level 1 would work fine for overnight applications. #electricvehicles #EV #EVs #EVSE #evcharginginfrastructure #transportation #electrification https://lnkd.in/eFsiDh5Y

The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), in partnership with ASPIRE and ENRX, is testing a new technology that allows electric vehicles to charge while driving on the roadway. This technology uses wireless induction charging, where energy is transferred from ground coils to a receiver pad under the vehicle through electromagnetic induction. The system can detect when an electric vehicle is above it, ensuring safety for all drivers. This innovation aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and improve roadway infrastructure nationwide. The ENRX Charge 200 kW Electrified Roadway Technology is capable of powering all vehicle classes, including passenger cars, delivery vans, and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Successful tests have demonstrated high efficiency and power output, with potential for significant impact on future urban mobility. Discover more here: https://rb.gy/bivmk8 #CFX #ASPIRE #ENRX #electricvehicles #innovation #roadwaycharging 

The Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom is taking steps to overcome a major barrier to electric vehicle (EV) adoption. According to Fleet News UK, the DfT has launched a grant for EV drivers without driveways to install charge points. The move is expected to encourage more people to switch to EVs and promote sustainable mobility. How do you think this will impact the EV industry? Share your thoughts! #mobility #ev #electriccars BVRLA The AA Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom