In September, 2022, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors announced the Electric Vehicle (EV) Deployment Clearinghouse. These resources include information on local EV plans and policies, procurement and support agreements for EV infrastructure, as well as grants and partnership opportunities. Additionally, the Clearinghouse features an EV Charging Station ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has introduced the Voucher Program, a new initiative in collaboration with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The program aims to provide $27.5 million in support to organizations involved in bringing innovative energy technologies to the ...
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VDOT has unveiled the National Electric Infrastructure (NEVI) GIS Mapping Tool in prior to the Phase I Request For Applications to administer FY22 & FY23 NEVI Formula funding.
The GIS Mapping Tool serves as a helpful resource for assessing the suitability of sites for proposed EV charging stations according to the NEVI ...
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Dominion Energy has recently published a Fleet Electrification Planning Guide on its website as a resource to public and private fleets looking to electrify operations. From infrastructure to maintenance, it is a comprehensive step by step guide to help fleets transition to electric vehicles.
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With the implementation of ambitious federal clean energy policies, the commitment of automotive companies to transition to zero-emission vehicles and the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) from consumers, experts predict that by 2030 there could be 30-42 million light-duty EVs on American roads. To support this ...
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XCharge North America has installed a DC Fast charging (DCFC) port option replacement at the Colonial Downs Pit Stop on I-64 in New Kent, Virginia, replacing the existing equipment with an XCharge unit, demonstrating that solutions need to be built for the existing North American electrical grid.
This Smart DC Charger ...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging and other alternative fueling infrastructure at strategic locations along major national highways. Federal funding opportunities like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula ...
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The 16th annual Green Fleet Awards hosted by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) is now open to applications from all public and commercial fleets! NAFA recognizes peak-performing sustainability efforts and its environmentally-minded practices in fleets. This contest provides you an opportunity to:
The Biden-Harris administration on Friday, May 19th, announced the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s $51 million Ride and Drive Electric funding opportunity to support the rapid transition to electrified transportation and catalyze private sector investments in clean transportation.
The administration also announced the launch of the National Charging Experience Consortium to accelerate rapid, on-the-ground solutions ...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a preview of the Urban Electric Mobility Toolkit, titled “Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Urban Electric Mobility Infrastructure.”
Developed with support by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, the toolkit serves as a one-stop resource to help urban communities scope, plan, and identify ...
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