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Great article on the state of NEVI deployment and challenges by Hannah Lutz ... I know she put a lot of work into this piece, and a lot got cut. While I'm not in love with the headline (written by editors), the article does a great job capturing many of the factors that lead to the roll out of the NEVI program taking several years. The biggest speed bump to NEVI are the states themselves. Some have embraced NEVI and have moved quickly (5 states have already issued two rounds of awards); while 16 states have yet to even open their round 1 NEVI RFP process. People also need to understand and embrace that the value of NEVI is not the number of fast chargers that will be built under this program, rather WHERE they are built. Private industry simply hasn't deployed fast charging stations in areas where they don't currently make economic sense - chicken and the egg situation. With the up to 80% (in reality most sites are actually receiving funding for about 70% of total costs) in federal funding, the economics of these sites becomes significantly better. And this helps eliminate charging deserts and increases confidence in current and potential EV drivers that they can take that road trip to upstate New York or from Idaho to North Dakota.

Many news outlets have reported the single-digit tallies of open charging stations funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program more than two years after it launched. The number (just eight open stations) is staggering on its own, but there's more to the story. Like America’s electricity grid, the EV charger deployment process is fragmented. The sluggish rollout of charging infrastructure underscores the complexity of constructing a nationwide fueling infrastructure led by states. There is no uniform way to build it. Companies that win funds through the NEVI program can’t employ an efficient cookie-cutter strategy nationally because state regulators and utility companies have unique sets of rules. Here’s a look at which states are leading, which are lagging and why. https://lnkd.in/e24m_SVQ cc: Automotive News #ev #electricvehicles #evcharging #chargingstations #NEVI

California must spend up to $20B on grid upgrades if it wants EVs Distribution Feeder Overloads and Upgrades. By 2045, most feeders in California need to be upgraded. These infrastructure upgrades depend on the extent the peak load on each feeder exceeds the capacity limit threshold. In Fig. 2, we show how feeders become increasingly stressed over time due to the growing EV charging demand. These overloads (colored red) generally start to appear in the population-dense areas such as the Bay Area, but are mostly less intense in the early 2020s—with the overload power below 25% of the existing feeder capacity. The early-overloaded feeders continue to become intensely stressed with the growth of EV charging demand while more feeders become overloaded with the expansion of EV uptake. By 2045, most feeders are severely loaded with the total load reaching nearly twice the current capacity. Neighboring feeders that are not yet overloaded (colored blue) tends to be very close to overloading as well—with less than 25% of capacity headroom remained. https://lnkd.in/dkDcfPCx

Use the "Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Playbook" to navigate key considerations for planning and deploying EV infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/eMCS7iKj

The ESIG Grid Planning for Vehicle Electrification report emphasizes the urgent need to adapt grid planning practices due to the rapid acceleration of transportation electrification. It highlights the significant impact on distribution systems, where the influx of electric vehicle (EV) charging could quickly surpass the capacity of current grid infrastructure. To address these challenges, the report outlines four key steps for effective grid planning: 1. Improve forecasting to better anticipate the timing, magnitude, and location of EV charging demands. 2. Embrace smart charging to manage the load more efficiently. 3. Incorporate future-ready equipment that can adapt to the evolving needs of the grid. 4. Promote proactive upgrades and processes to ensure the grid can support a sustainable, electrified transportation future. https://lnkd.in/diqTg7XS

🚛⚡ CharIN submits strategic comments to shape the future of Medium - and Heavy - Duty EV charging infrastructure to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) In November, we provided detailed feedback to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, addressing key infrastructure requirements for Medium - and Heavy - Duty EVs. Our recommendations focus on: ✅ The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for high-power, interoperable charging ✅ Scalable site design and grid integration ✅ Safety, standardization, and utility coordination We aim to drive the transition to a reliable, future-ready charging network for Medium - and Heavy - Duty EVs. 🔗 Learn more or download the press release: https://lnkd.in/dYbX9_gK #CharIN #Emobility #MegawattChargingSystem #EVInfrastructure

Get answers to your planning and deployment questions with the Public #EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook. We just added four ✨ new ✨ modules to help with key considerations when planning and deploying EV infrastructure. Dive in now for new resources, videos, and activities on important topics like policies, regulations, procurement, and revenue. Check out the playbook ➡ https://lnkd.in/eG2HcWqa #CleanTransportation #EVcharging #DriveElectric #RideElectric #ZeroEmission #CommunityEVcharging 

This is terrible news for all those fleets out there attempting to get a grid connection to electricity their fleet. But it’s great news for truCurrent, who can set up self generation, energy storage and an energy & charge management system. It’s also great news for WattEV, Inc.’s TaaS truck fleet, which allows fleets to run zero emissions trucks without needing to add charging to their depots. Seriously utilities? You’re going with a nine year window? Terrible optics, terrible customer service. Forcing customers to find alternative solutions is never a good way to grow a successful business. #StopBurningStuff

EV infrastructure is much less widespread than gas stations—and the number of EV chargers is only part of the problem. #EVs #electricvehicles #EVinfraestructure

A crucial step towards higher EV adoption? Incentivizing infrastructure providers to build more charging stations nationwide. With 130k gas stations in the US, a strong government push is needed for electric vehicles to become the new norm. 🚗⚡️ climatecrisis247.com