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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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DOT to provide nearly $745M in rail funding for upgrades and construction in Northeast Corridor; enabling higher speed trains

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A new flyover will separate Amtrak trains traveling between New York and Boston from Long Island Railroad and Metro-North commuter trains, and NJ Transit trains accessing Sunnyside Maintenance Yard in Queens. Thirty-two states across the US and the District of Columbia are currently laying the foundation for high-speed rail corridors.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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responder and vehicle maintenance technician training; develop. the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia will develop. The Southeast Regional Alternative Fuels Market Initiatives Program, which. includes Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee, will provide first. Project activities include: harmonizing.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Forty-one projects in 40 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding through the program. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will receive funds to purchase electric buses with dedicated charging stations and provide maintenance and first responder training for the new technology. City of Rochester.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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Both alternative fuels and vehicle types require additional training for emergency responders and mechanics, but also generally require lower overall maintenance than a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. The cost of installing a gasoline station is typically in the range of $1 million to $2 million.

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

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Under the NEVI program, all states (as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have access to NEVI formula funding. Installation, operation and maintenance. Our previous blog details the criteria and funding that apply for eligible projects. Minimum standards and requirements apply in six key areas: 1.)

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

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billion in NEVI funding is allocated at the state level, with all 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participating, usually through an RFP process. It also demands that you provide a great driver experience.