{"id":50646,"date":"2024-08-29T09:10:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T08:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=50646"},"modified":"2024-08-29T09:10:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T08:10:26","slug":"us-government-invests-521m-to-expand-ev-charging-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/us-government-invests-521m-to-expand-ev-charging-network\/50646\/","title":{"rendered":"US Government invests $521m to expand national EV charging network"},"content":{"rendered":"
This funding will be distributed across 29 states, two Federally Recognised Tribes, and the District of Columbia, enabling the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports.<\/p>\n
This initiative marks a significant milestone in the US’ broader strategy to establish a convenient, affordable, and reliable EV charging network across the nation.<\/p>\n
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg commented: “The Biden-Harris Administration has been clear about America leading the EV revolution, and thanks to the historic infrastructure package, we’re building a nationwide EV charger network to make sure all drivers have an accessible, reliable, and convenient way to charge their vehicles.<\/p>\n
“The awards that we’re announcing today will build on this important work and will help ensure that the cost savings, health and climate benefits, and jobs of the EV future are secured for Americans across the country.”<\/p>\n
As part of this initiative, the US government is focused on increasing access to EV charging for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways.<\/p>\n
The objective is to ensure that drivers can charge their vehicles close to home, at work, and along major corridors, thereby making EV ownership more practical and appealing.<\/p>\n
Since the start of Joe Biden’s presidency, the number of publicly available EV chargers has doubled, now surpassing 192,000 charging ports nationwide.<\/p>\n
This growth has been fuelled by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has catalysed significant private investments in EV charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Approximately 1,000 new public chargers are being added each week, reflecting the rapid expansion of the EV charging network.<\/p>\n
The expansion of the EV charging network is being driven by key federal initiatives, including the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program<\/a> and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n These are essential in bridging gaps in charging infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas such as rural, suburban, urban, and Tribal communities.<\/p>\n The funding also aligns with the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which focuses on EV charging infrastructure for trucks along one of America’s largest freight corridors.<\/p>\n The new EV infrastructure is expected to significantly contribute to emission reductions, economic development, and healthier communities.<\/p>\n By supporting the transition to electric vehicles, the US is taking a critical step toward reducing pollution and harmful greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n These investments are also set to create good-paying, union jobs, further stimulating economic growth in various regions across the country.<\/p>\n Of the $52m allocated, $321m will fund 41 community projects aimed at expanding EV charging infrastructure within local communities.<\/p>\n Notably, the City of Milwaukee will receive nearly $15m to install EV chargers at 53 sites citywide, focusing on areas that currently lack sufficient EV infrastructure.<\/p>\nPromoting economic development and environmental sustainability<\/h3>\n
Key community and corridor EV charging projects<\/h3>\n