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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Walmart Plans to Build A US DC Fast Charging Network at Walmart and Sam’s Club Stores
Walmart and Sam’s Club have announced plans to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible and affordable for Americans by implementing EV fast-charging stations at thousands of their stores and clubs coast-to-coast by 2030. Walmart’s almost 1,300 charging stations are already available at more than 280 facilities, and the company’s new initiative will expand access […]
Tritium Announces Availability of NEVI-Compliant 150 kW DC Fast Chargers
Tritium is taking orders for its NEVI-compliant 150 kW DC fast chargers.
Hyundai Exploring Branded U.S. Charging Network
Hyundai is considering launching its own branded EV charging network in the US to improve charging infrastructure for its customers. The network would be modeled on the partnership between Mercedes-Benz, ChargePoint, and MN8 Energy.