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Virginia's push towards vehicle electrification is gaining momentum, driven by both environmental goals and federal funding. However, the transition comes with high costs, presenting challenges for state and local governments. Affluent counties like Fairfax and Alexandria are leading the charge with electric fleets 🚗⚡, thanks to grants, while rural areas and schools struggle with infrastructure and upfront expenses. Federal incentives and clean energy policies are supporting progress, but Virginia's debate over state policies and the pace of transition continues. Despite these challenges, the shift to EVs 🔋 is seen as vital to achieving long-term sustainability goals. #EVs #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #Virginia #CleanEnergy #GreenTransportation #FutureOfMobility https://lnkd.in/dpiY527J

🚚 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

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

🔋⚡ Illinois Powers Up: 643 New EV Fast Chargers Coming Soon! ⚡🔋 Exciting news for eco-conscious drivers in Illinois! The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is leading the charge towards a greener future with a $25.1 million grant to fund the installation of 643 Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) for electric vehicles across the state! 🌱🚗 Here's what you need to know: ✅ 141 locations set to receive fast chargers, including well-known spots like Pilot Flying J Travel Center in Rochelle and Road Ranger gas stations in Dixon and Rochelle. ✅ Funding sourced from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), demonstrating Illinois' commitment to sustainability and economic growth. ✅ Governor JB Pritzker's vision for a clean energy future becomes reality, doubling publicly available fast charging ports and propelling Illinois closer to its goal of 100% clean energy by 2050. Fast charging stations, also known as Level 3 chargers, will significantly reduce charging time to less than 30 minutes, revolutionizing the EV driving experience. 🔌💨 But the impact doesn't stop there! With over 100% increase in fast charging ports, nearly 1,000 more options will be available for Illinois' EV motorists and visitors, making sustainable transportation more accessible than ever. 🌍💫 Join us in celebrating this monumental step towards a cleaner, greener future for Illinois and beyond! 🎉🌟 #EVChargingRevolution #SustainableTransportation #IllinoisGoesGreen

#EVCharging #NationalElectricVehicleInfrastructure #NEVI #Hawaii "The Hawaii Department of Transportation chose the perfect kahu to conduct Wednesday morning’s blessing for its new electric vehicle charging station on Kuihelani Highway in Kahului. During his blessing, Kahu Kalani Wong said he has been driving electric vehicles for 12 years and calculates they have saved him from buying 7,000 gallons of gasoline. It’s hard to hear a number like that and not do the math of turning gallons into dollars and cents. Wong later joked its almost enough to buy a new car. The charging station at the Kahului Park & Ride lot near Kuihelani’s intersection with Puunene Avenue features four 150 kW DC fast chargers with Combined Charging System (CCS) and CHArge de MOve (CHAdeMO) ports. The station funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is the first in Hawaii. An additional 10 are planned for the state, with one scheduled to be built in West Maui. The location of that site has not yet been determined. According to a release from the DOT, design and construction of the NEVI station at the Kahului Park & Ride cost $3 million; with $2.4 million coming from federal funds and $600,000 from the state highway fund. ... Maui EV drivers can use the chargers for free through March 10. Starting March 11, users can pay for their charges through the EV Connect App at evconnect.com/ or by credit card at the charger. Charger availability can also be checked at the EV Connect App. Rates have not yet been finalized. ... The DOT had a pair of its EV vehicles parked at the station to demonstrate how the chargers work. Shishido said the DOT currently operates a fleet of 43 Tesla cars and 45 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks statewide. He said the DOT has seen considerable savings on maintenance costs with the vehicles."

Plymouth Leads the Charge on EV Infrastructure! ⚡🚗   With a £2.415 million boost from the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, Plymouth is driving forward with an ambitious plan to expand EV charging across the city—making sustainable transport more accessible than ever.   Here’s what’s coming:   100 On-Street Charging Channels: Pavement-integrated charging to allow residents to charge their EVs right outside their homes. 600 Public Charging Pedestals and Flush 7kW Chargers: Designed for those without private driveways, this will create 1,200 new charging bays across Plymouth, removing barriers to EV adoption.   The UK is stepping up with new regulations for public chargers, but there’s more work to be done to support zero-carbon goals across buildings and car parks. Plymouth’s efforts are a big step forward, and we’re here to help your organisation stay ahead in this evolving landscape.   Get in touch with our consultants to find out how Syzygy can help you harness the power of EV infrastructure for a sustainable future.   https://lnkd.in/ewFheXZT   Head of EV- Rich.Price@syzygyconsulting.eu   Associate Director - Ben.Smith@syzygyconsulting.eu   Senior Project Manager (Workplace Charging) - Marvin.Narcisse@syzygyconsulting.eu   EV and Asset Management - Humza@syzygyconsulting.eu   Marketing and Business Development- Maddie.Pluck@syzygyconsulting.eu   evlab® The EV Café, FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric, FMJ Group Electric Vehicles UK, ElectricDrives, The EV Feed   #EVCharging #SustainableCities #ElectricVehicles #UrbanInnovation #SmartCity #Syzygy

Expansion of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Heavy-Duty Trucks in California The availability of accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging tailored for trucks in the US is limited, as most electric truck fleets rely on their charging infrastructure at their home bases. However, the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach ports plan to invest $25 million in charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric drayage trucks. This initiative is part of a larger $135 million effort to expand California's charging station network for commercial EVs. The plans include up to 207 charging stalls across the Los Angeles area and a charging corridor from Los Angeles to Las Vegas along Interstate 15. The long-term goal is to establish accessible charging stations for fleets of heavy-duty EV trucks around major cities. #energyone #ports #usa #ev #mhdv #electrictrucks #evcharging #california #charginginfrastructure #investment #cleantransportation https://lnkd.in/eB4Numw4

California Hits Another EV Milestone: 100,000 Public Chargers WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 100,000 public or shared private electric vehicle chargers have been installed throughout California, which is on top of over 500,000 at-home chargers. This comes just weeks after the approval of a $1.9 billion plan to build a bigger, better charging network. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has surpassed 100,000 public and shared private electric vehicle chargers installed statewide, just weeks after unprecedented funding was approved to build a bigger, better network of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks and buses – the most extensive network in the nation. This is on top of more than 500,000 at-home chargers that Californians have installed for personal use. https://lnkd.in/gZjiMYUQ

Growth in #commercial #EVcharging #infrastructure is so important to #EV adoption overall in the US.

About a week ago, I posted via my personal account on the announcement by the Scottish Government that they committed to treble the number of public EV charge points installed in Scotland to 24,000 by 2030. My post created a lot of comments and conversations about the challenges related to the deployment of public charge points in Scotland so I decided it would be worthwhile providing a summary of these comments while also highlighting insights that I've picked up from other posts that speak to the broader demand side aspects of electric vehicle adoption. 🔌 Overbuilding of infrastructure - This can lead to wasted resources, financial burden, environmental impact, inefficient land use, lack of scalability, and maintenance challenges. Striking a balance between meeting current demand and anticipating future growth is crucial. 🔌 Reducing traffic volumes - One electric bus can easily displace 50-80 cars and use only one charge point! Not to mention the inefficient use of scarce resources that cars offer because they are dormant on driveways and car parks for >90% of their lives. Roads would also be safer with less congestion if more people travelled by bus. 🔌Lack of a national geospatial data strategy for EV charging - A national, Govt led data-driven strategy is badly needed. One that places the right charger, in the right place, at the right time. 🔌There is a general lack of confidence that LA's don't have access to most of the data they need to make informed procurement decisions. 🔌For the next 5-8 years, a CPO's forecasting skill and the ability to manage cases of utilisation not meeting expectations will be the making or breaking of their business. 🔌There are a lot of existing locations, particularly those owned by the public sector in Scotland, that can be expanded and upgraded, subject to grid capacity. So, lots to chew on. Thanks to everyone who provided this valuable feedback. #EVChargingInfrastructure #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #CleanTransportation #TCO #MythBusting