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Happy World EV Day!🚗⚡ On World EV Day, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced $25.3 million in grants to build EV charging stations along interstate corridors. This marks the first round of funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, advancing the state’s goal to put 1 million EVs on the road by 2030. The NEVI program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, aims to provide charging stations every 50 miles along Illinois interstates, accelerating EV adoption and boosting the state's leadership in EV manufacturing. The full list of recipients can be found at Drive Electric Illinois. All awards are contingent on grant agreements with IDOT. The next round of funding is expected in late 2024. For more information, email dot.driveelectric@illinois.gov or visit Drive Electric Illinois: https://lnkd.in/gWJBusxS #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #IllinoisEV #NEVI #Sustainability

🔋Thinking about converting your fleet to EVs? Explore how strategic planning is critical to the survival of any EV fleet conversion project. Visit https://bit.ly/4g2pOqm to learn more! 🚀

📊 Discover the latest insights on the state of EV fleet programs from Electrada's latest white paper, drawn from a survey of NAFA Fleet Management Association members. Key takeaway: electrification costs and infrastructure reliability are top concerns for fleet managers. Read the White Paper: https://hubs.la/Q02RSJCB0 #Electrada #NAFAFleetManagementAssociation #WhitePaper #EVFleetPrograms

The public and private sector are making transformative investments in commercial vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the U.S. An estimated $30 billion is going toward supporting truck and bus charging projects across federal, state, and local governments, in addition to investor-owned utilities and the private sector. Public funding amounting to approximately $21 billion accounts for the greatest portion of the $30 billion of planned MDHD investment. This $21 billion is driven largely by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides renewed funding for key programs such as the Low- or No-Emission Grant Program, the Clean School Bus Program, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, and several others. This unprecedented level of funding is critical to accelerating progress towards widescale electrification of commercial vehicles and making the ZEV adoption projections from the EPA’s Phase 3 achievable.

Building the electrical capacity to power our #transportation sector will be one of the biggest logistical & public policy challenges over the next decade. On our May 7 webinar, hear from a panel of experts on how to prepare our grid for electrifying America’s commercial vehicle fleets. During the webinar, we’ll: - Unveil critical findings from our forthcoming study on transitioning medium & heavy-duty fleets to #EVs; - Explore impacts of the Advanced Clean Trucks rule on state electric grids, walking through case studies from #Pennsylvania and #Illinois; and - Share insights on necessary grid upgrades, cost management, and overcoming regulatory challenges. Register now ⚡🚛 https://hubs.ly/Q02vT_Ng0

The bottom line is that for fleets charging standards are confusing and often distract them from asking for what they need at a deeper level. Just saying "must be OCCP compliant" is proving a road to ruin in many cases - and avoiding the hard questions about what you will need today and into the future. Policy maker are also falling into this trap and again - really need to ask the hard questions about what they need - for example charging stations that can be easily taken over by a new manager, or that can adequately describe issues..... We have this high-level document - but also something more detailed for our fleet customer and parter if you ask nicely.

⚡Check out the Michigan EIBC’s “Transportation Electrification in Michigan Roadmap,” created in collaboration with Clean Fuels Michigan!💡The report outlines critical opportunities for advancing charging infrastructure deployment and #EV adoption in Michigan, all while ensuring a reliable power grid for the state. 🔗 Access the roadmap using the link in the comments. #EVs #ElectricVehicles #ElectricVehicle #EVcharging

Free EV infrastructure Webinar: Getting EV Infrastructure Contracts Right: Top Tips For Avoiding Charger Deployment Drama Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Jason R. Goldfarb - (EV) Infrastructure Attorney #ev #electromobility #evs #emobility #electricvehicles #electricandhybridvehicles #futuremobility #sustainability

🔌 What #EVcharging standards matter most to fleets? 🤔 What's the difference between OCPP 1.6 and OCPP 2.0.1? ⚡ Are standards like #OCPP being implemented correctly across the board? 📄 These are just a few of the questions you can find answers to in our latest whitepaper focused on charging standards for EV fleets - download your copy here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gtN83kGc #fleetmanagement #electrification #electricvehicles

🔌 Did You Know? NEVI Funding Covers Up to 80% of EV Charging Infrastructure Costs! 🌟 According to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, NEVI funding supports: 🔋 Acquisition, installation, and network connection of EV charging stations for enhanced data collection, access, and reliability. 🛠️ Operation and maintenance of EV charging stations for up to five years, ensuring proper functioning. 💻 Long-term EV charging station data sharing, promoting accessibility and sustainability. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to drive the future of clean transportation! #NEVI #EVCharging #Sustainability 🚗💡