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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. These standards will help to ensure that chargers operated by different networks will operate similarly and provide the traveling public with a predictable EV charging experience.

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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

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billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program has opened. The CFI Discretionary Grant Program builds on the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, for which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published finalized minimum standards in February.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. Which type of chargers you decide to install will depend on your location, the surrounding amenities, available power, budget, and any necessary guidelines you need to follow to procure funding.

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EDI partners with Greenkraft for parallel-series multi-mode Class-4 CNG-PHEV truck; CEC funding

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EDI’s announcement came simultaneously with a grant approval for the combined partnership by the California Energy Commission of funding from its Energy Research and Development Division. The solicitation announced that $2,700,000 in funding was available for a minimum award size of $500,000 and a maximum award size of $900,000 per project.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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Now that the state plans have been approved, NEVI funds are now becoming available to businesses, c-stores, and truck stops. CFI offers two different types of grants: Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program); and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program).

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

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Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market. Charged : So, there’s a lack of standards for vehicles that use higher-voltage electrical architectures? Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

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President Barack Obama announced the availability of the funding during a visit to Southern California Edison’s Electric Vehicle Center today. The latter will provide grants to US-based manufacturers of up to $1.5 All vehicles will be Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant or have appropriate FMVSS exemptions.

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