Current News and Events
Find the latest news, events, and webinars from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
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EPA Clean School Bus Program: Panel Discussion with CSB Rebate Program Selectees and Electric Utility Providers
Nov. 7, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar is co-hosted with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will cover overall lessons learned from grantee experiences with implementing their project and partnership with their utility company. -
Applying Justice40 to EV Charging
Nov. 12, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
This webinar will focus on how Justice40 is currently being implemented with respect to electric vehicle (EV) charging, and what metrics are best suitable for cities, states, and other stakeholders to employ. -
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program Frequently Asked Questions Overview
Nov. 18, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Hosted by EPA, this webinar will provide an overview of frequently asked questions about the 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program. -
Electric School Bus Familiarization: Charging Overview
Nov. 20, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
The last in a four-part series of electric school bus familiarization training series will provide technicians and other school bus fleet personnel with an overview of electric vehicle battery charging standards, charger maintenance requirements and charger safety considerations. -
Joint Office Celebrates 200,000 Places to Charge
Oct. 22, 2024
There are now more than 200,000 public EV charging ports available nationwide. -
First EV Charging Station Funded by the Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program Opens
Oct. 10, 2024
The North Star State’s revamped charging station makes EV charging more reliable near where people live, work, and play. -
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Continues to Advance an EV Charging Network That Works for All Consumers With Support for the Newly Released SAE J3400 EV Coupler Recommended Practice
Oct. 9, 2024
The J3400 Recommended Practice provides a framework that gives suppliers and automakers clear guidelines to create a safe and easy to use charging network. -
Florida Deploys Emergency Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Along Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Oct. 8, 2024
Alternative Fuels Data Center added mobile charging stations along key hurricane evacuation routes to assist with evacuations. -
Monthly EV Minute: Based on August 2024 Data
Oct. 4, 2024
A monthly update series that provides the latest developments on EV sales, EV user satisfaction, and EV charging growth based on comprehensive, nationally recognized data sources. -
Nation’s Largest Municipally Owned EV Charging Station Opens Thanks to CFI Grants
Sept. 30, 2024
CFI grants provide final push to complete 76 EV charger ports in Washington -
Biden-Harris Administration Makes $965M Available to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Pollution, Save Money, and Protect Children’s Health
Sept. 26, 2024
The fourth round of funding for the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program is accepting rebate applications through Jan. 9, 2025 -
ChargeX Consortium Addresses EV Charging Adapter Safety and Reliability
Sept. 18, 2024
New report offers recommendations for improving adapter performance, reducing costs associated with failures, and improving the charging experience. -
First NEVI-Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Kentucky
Sept. 17, 2024
The opening of the first NEVI-funded EV charging station in Kentucky expands coverage for everyone choosing to ride or drive electric. -
Monthly EV Minute: July 2024
Sept. 13, 2024
A monthly update series that provides the latest developments on EV sales, EV user satisfaction, and EV charging growth based on comprehensive, nationally recognized data sources. -
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Request for Information about EV Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Sept. 12, 2024
DOT seeks input on how new technologies and innovations are shaping the needs of EV manufacturers, fleet operators, truck drivers, charging station operators and electric utilities -
SAE Task Force Votes to Establish J3400 Standard as Recommended Practice
Sept. 12, 2024
The Joint Office applauds the recent vote by the SAE EV Coupler Task Force to establish the J3400 standard as a Recommended Practice, marking a significant step toward ensuring safe, reliable EV charging for all drivers. -
New Resource Provides API Implementation Tips to Improve the Public Charging Experience
Sept. 5, 2024
New resource for federal funding recipients offers recommendations to deploy and maintain an API in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration’s minimum standards.