5 States Have Now Awarded NEVI Funding Grants
Nearly 11 months after all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia received approval of their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plans from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), five states have announced final or conditional awards to applicants for a total of 120 sites, and an estimated 574 charging ports. The five […]
Ohio DOT Announces NEVI Site Award Winners — EVgo is the Big Winner
On July 13, Ohio DOT (DriveOhio) announced the winning bidders for its 27 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) alternative fuel corridor (AFC) site grants. Ohio was the first state to issue a NEVI RFP, then delayed its RFP process and forced applicants to resubmit applications after the final NEVI rules were released. The state did […]
How Many Public EV Chargers Will Be Needed in 2030?
At roughly 17 EVs to every Level 2 and DC fast charger deployed in the US at the end of 2022, the US would need roughly 2.8 million public chargers at the end of 2030.
Circle K Installs First US-Made ABB E-mobility 180 kW Public DC Fast Chargers
Circle K, a global convenience store and fuel retailer, opened its latest EV charging site in Wytheville, Virginia, its first equipped with ABB E-mobility’s U.S. manufactured Terra 184 DC fast chargers.
FreeWire Introduces Incentive Evaluation Service to Help Site Hosts Capitalize on Available Funding Opportunities for EV Charging
FreeWire Technologies, a provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware and energy management solutions, announced the launch of CLAIM (Charging Location Analysis and Incentive Management), a service for its customers that analyzes potential EV charging sites for available financial incentives.
Wyoming DOT: NEVI Sites Estimated to Lose $285,000 to $372,000 During 5-year NEVI Award Period
Analysis by a consulting firm retained by Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) suggests that companies successfully winning National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grants for 7 remote Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) sites in the state would lose from $285,000 to $372,000 per site over the 5-year NEVI award period.
Zero NEVI-Funded DC Fast Charging Sites May Be Operational in 2023
On September 14, 2022 all 52 plans from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were approved by the FHWA. Six and one-half months later, where do we stand?
Sheetz Surpasses 2 Million EV Charging Sessions at Its US Convenience Stores
Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain in the Mid-Atlantic, announced that it has surpassed two million electric vehicle charging sessions. Sheetz
Who Will Be the Leading DC Fast Charge Point Operators in the US in 2030?
The most logical companies — many who have already entered the EV charging operator business — are convenience store chains, travel center operators, retailers who already sell gasoline, and of course fuel retailers (gas station/convenience store companies).
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz Are Following the Tesla Model by Building Their Own Charging Networks
The Rivian Adventure Network (DC fast charging) could end 2023 as the 7th largest DC fast charging network in the US and is on pace for the #5 slot in 2-3 years. Rivian’s typical DCFC site has 6 DC fast chargers.