Technical Assistance Quick Resources
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation technical assistance team provides resources to help transportation stakeholders install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The following resources are designed to help with planning and implementing a national network of EV chargers and zero-emission fueling infrastructure as well as zero-emission transit and school buses.
For detailed help or assistance with EV charging infrastructure, contact the Technical Assistance team.
SAE J3400 Charging Connector
Learn how the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector is being standardized to become the openly available J3400 connector.
Battery Energy Storage for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
June 2024
This help sheet provides information on how battery energy storage systems can support electric vehicle (EV) fast charging infrastructure.
Cold Weather Impacts on Battery-Electric Transit Buses
May 2024
This help sheet explains how cold weather impacts electric transit buses and shares the Joint Office's recommended approaches for addressing the effects of cold weather and enhancing bus performance in low temperatures.
Cold Weather Impacts on Electric School Buses
February 2024
This help sheet explains how cold weather impacts electric school buses (ESBs) and shares the Joint Office's recommended approaches for greater energy draw, optimizing performance, and maximizing ESB range.
Community Engagement Tips for EV Infrastructure Deployment
July 2023
This help sheet provides tips for conducting community engagement to support electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure planning and deployment.
Embedding Equity into Community EV Readiness Planning
June 2024
This help sheet addresses how to incorporate equity considerations into EV infrastructure readiness planning.
Embedding Equity Into Electric Vehicle Charging Station Design
June 2024
This help sheet summarizes strategies for incorporating equity into EV charging station site design.
Grid-Constrained Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Sites: Battery-Buffered Options
June 2024
Learn how Joint Office technical assistance work performed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory helped a state department of transportation analyze the feasibility of a battery energy storage system solution at a grid-constrained EV charging location.
Hot Weather Impacts on Battery-Electric Transit Buses
May 2024
This help sheet explains how hot weather impacts electric transit buses and shares the Joint Office's recommended approaches for optimizing bus performance in high temperatures.
Hot Weather Impacts on Electric School Buses
July 2024
This help sheet explains how hot weather impacts electric school buses and shares recommended approaches for optimizing bus performance in high temperatures.
MUTCD 11th Edition: What’s New in Signage for Electric Vehicle Charging and Parking?
July 2024
This help sheet summarizes key changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) with respect to signage for EV charging and parking.
Physical Safety and Security at Electric Vehicle Charging Sites
June 2024
This help sheet provides an overview of physical safety and security design elements for public EV charging stations and general best practices that can be considered for the safety and comfort of charging station customers.
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Playbook
April 2024
Read this guidebook to help plan and build public EV charging infrastructure in your community.
Public EV Charging Station Site Selection Checklist
October 2023
This checklist provides a high-level overview of key steps and resources to guide stakeholders through the electric vehicle charging station site selection process.
Quick Start to Electrifying Your School Bus Fleet
December 2023
School bus fleet managers can use this help sheet as a guide for fleet electrification.
Technical Assistance 101 – How Can the Joint Office Support You?
October 2023
This help sheet offers an overview of the free technical assistance available through the Joint Office on the planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of a national network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, zero-emission fueling infrastructure, and zero-emission transit and school buses.
Technical Assistance Help Sheet: Electric Vehicle Charging Community Readiness
June 2023
This help sheet provides a summary of resources, tools, and publications designed to help communities prepare and plan for the expansion of EVs and charging infrastructure.