Past News
Read past news about the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, including information on technical assistance, data, and tools to help states with deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Colorado’s First NEVI-Funded EV Charging Station Opens Along Economic Corridor
Jan. 17, 2025
The opening of the first NEVI-funded EV charging station in Colorado supports locals and tourists alike on the state’s primary mountain route.
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New Playbook Advances Cross-Industry EV Charging Performance Metrics for a More Consistent User Experience
Jan. 16, 2025
ChargeX Consortium of national labs researchers and EV industry companies operationalize previously issued consistent key performance indicators; transition the research to SAE International
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EV Industry and National Labs Consortium Collaborate to Make a Technical Fix to One Part of the EV Charging Process
Jan. 14, 2025
ChargeX Consortium, funded by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, proposes a seamless retry mechanism to increase public charging session success rates and give consumers a more reliable experience
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New Resource Outlines Solutions to Accelerate EV Charging Energization
Jan. 10, 2025
Idaho National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have published a new report with solutions to accelerate timelines for EV charging load service requests across the country.
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Monthly EV Minute: Based on November 2024 Data
Jan. 2, 2025
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.
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Trio of NEVI-Funded EV Charging Stations Open in Western Wisconsin
Dec. 26, 2024
The opening of three EV charging stations at local gas stations supports rural Wisconsinites and travelers alike.
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FHWA Releases Updated NEVI Formula Program Q&A and Fully Built Out Certification Guidance
Dec. 11, 2024
Updated NEVI Q&A, FBO Certification revisions help keep up with evolving EV charging technology
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EPA Awards Over $735 Million for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Dec. 11, 2024
EPA awards over $735 million for clean heavy-duty vehicles.
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First NEVI-Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Michigan Opens
Dec. 10, 2024
Michigan opened its first NEVI-funded EV charging station along major interstate.
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First NEVI Funded EV Charging Station Open in Texas, Boosting Rural Charging
Dec. 5, 2024
First NEVI EV charging station opened in rural Texas this month, along key travel route.
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SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Advance Universal Plug & Charge
Dec. 4, 2024
New framework will enable industry-wide seamless, secure electric vehicle charging experience across all public stations with testing starting in 2025
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Monthly EV Minute: Based on October 2024 Data
Dec. 3, 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.
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Q4 2024 NEVI quarterly update
Nov. 26, 2024
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program continues to grow. Learn about the latest EV charging station progress and conditional NEVI awards.
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Deerfield, MA, Opens EV Charging Station Funded by Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grants
Nov. 15, 2024
Town's first DC fast chargers complement new Level 2 charging to serve low-income and environmental justice communities in rural Massachusetts as well as visitors to the area
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Electric Vehicle Keeps Asheville Residents Charged During Hurricane Helene
Nov. 14, 2024
Read how an electric vehicle, using vehicle-to-everything technology, supported a community during Hurricane Helene.
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Monthly EV Minute: Based on September 2024 Data
Nov. 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.
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Joint Office Celebrates 200,000 Places to Charge
Oct. 22, 2024
There are now more than 200,000 public EV charging ports available nationwide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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EPA Announces $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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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American Communities Plug into Over Half a Billion in New Funding to Advance EV Future
Aug. 27, 2024
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announces $521 million in grants for EV charging in communities.
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Joint Office White Paper Helps States Address EVSE Project Income
Aug. 20, 2024
New resource from the Joint Office provides considerations for states as they generate income from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) projects.
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New $11.2M Program Pilots New Energy Resources and Electric Vehicle Charging Interconnection Queue Management Solutions
Aug. 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) have launched a new funding program to pilot innovative solutions for managing renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging interconnection and energization queues.
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Peer Exchange in Hawaii Bolsters EV Adoption in Island Communities
Aug. 6, 2024
Hawaii and Puerto Rico, came together in a first-of-a-kind peer exchange to trade valuable information and resources to bolster electric vehicle adoption in their regions.
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Monthly EV Minute: June 2024
Aug. 1, 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.
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Joint Office Expands Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook
July 31, 2024
The Public EV Charging Playbook now offers eight interactive modules to help communities navigate key considerations for building zero-emission transportation infrastructure.
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Rhode Island’s First NEVI-Funded EV Charging Stations Now Open
July 17, 2024
The opening of the first NEVI-funded EV charging stations in Rhode Island makes the state the first in the nation to have its designated alternative fuel corridor certified as a fully built out.
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First NEVI Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Utah
June 27, 2024
The opening of the first NEVI-funded EV charging station in Utah brings us closer to a future where everyone can choose to ride or drive electric.
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Behind-the-Meter Generation and Storage Offer Cost- and Energy-Efficient Route to Bus Electrification in New York, Potentially Saving $2 Million Each Year
June 13, 2024
A new Joint Office Case Study demonstrates how Transit Fleets like New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority are committed to retiring fossil fuel-powered buses for electric buses.
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Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and Linux Foundation Energy to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Interoperability with EVerest Open-Source Platform
June 11, 2024
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is sharing the outcome of a new partnership with Linux Foundation on software tools to support communications between EV charging infrastructure and other systems.
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States Submit Data to New Joint Office Electric Vehicle Charging Analytics and Reporting Tool
May 7, 2024
A pilot group of EV-ChART users help to refine the tool’s functionality and user experience ahead of widespread use.
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Find Local Utilities to Support Transportation Electrification with U-Finder Tool
May 6, 2024
Utility Finder (U-Finder) now offered as a web-based tool to help states, communities, and fleets identify active local utility partners.
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First NEVI Funded Charging Station Opens in Vermont
April 23, 2024
Four new NEVI fast chargers advance Vermont’s efforts to build efficient and convenient public charging across the state.
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DOE Invests $54 Million to Expand Transportation Options Across American Communities
April 16, 2024
The U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Communities Taking Charge Accelerator funding opportunity fosters innovative approaches to equitable EV adoption and charging access.
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Interactive Playbook Helps Communities Plan for Transportation Electrification
April 4, 2024
Module-based playbook provides actionable resources and tools to help communities plan and deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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New RFI to Gather Feedback from Consumers, Local Governments on Potential Update to EV Charging Standards
March 6, 2024
RFI seeks input on how new technologies and innovations can be incorporated into federal standards for EV charging to keep up with consumer and market demand.
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ChargeX Consortium Addresses Payment Reliability at Public EV Charging Stations
March 5, 2024
New report from ChargeX Consortium shares best practices for solving common payment processing issues at public EV charging stations.
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First NEVI Funded EV Charging Station Opens in Hawai’i
Feb. 28, 2024
The opening of the first NEVI funded EV charging station in the Aloha State brings us closer to a future where everyone can choose to ride or drive electric.
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New Program Offers Free Technical Assistance to Develop Bus Fleet Electrification Plans
Feb. 20, 2024
The Clean Bus Planning Awards managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory offer access to free technical assistance for customized electrification plans for bus fleets serving all communities.
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New Tool Helps School Districts Transition to Electric Buses
Feb. 19, 2024
This free technical assistance resource takes the guesswork out of transitioning American school bus fleets to low or no emission options.
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2024 Q1 NEVI Quarterly Update
Feb. 16, 2024
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program is growing rapidly. Learn about the progress made so far this year.
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New Project Strengthens Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Jan. 26, 2024
Open-source software stack paves the way for innovation across EV industry.
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Pennsylvania Continues Shift Toward Thriving Electric Transportation Sector
Jan. 23, 2024
The opening of Pennsylvania’s first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program- funded electric vehicle charging station ensures a seamless charging experience for drivers.
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New Funding Enhances EV Charging Resiliency, Reliability, and Workforce Development
Jan. 19, 2024
Funding supports expanded access to convenient and efficient EV charging and grows the energy workforce.
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EPA Clean School Bus Program Awards Nearly $1 Billion
Jan. 8, 2024
Nearly $1B in awards announced for clean school buses across the nation through the U.S. EPA Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
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ChargeX Consortium Report Aims to Improve the American EV Road Trip Experience
Dec. 14, 2023
ChargeX Consortium releases common error code recommendations to support shared language across EV charging infrastructure and streamline the consumer experience.
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First Public EV Charging Station Funded by NEVI Open in America
Dec. 13, 2023
As drivers in Ohio charge up at the country’s first operational NEVI charging stations, the American charging network is coming to fruition.
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Keeping the Grid Safe: The Role of Cybersecurity in EV Charging Infrastructure
Nov. 2, 2023
Cyber experts unite to assess cybersecurity practices around EV charging infrastructure, address gaps, and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Progress Update
Oct. 27, 2023
An initial wave of 26 states is leading efforts to build new convenient, reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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FHWA Announces Round 7 Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations
Oct. 19, 2023
FHWA Round 7 Alternative Corridor Designations to provide expanded alternative fuel coverage across the U.S.
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EPA School Bus Rebate Program Offers $500 Million in Funding
Sept. 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has opened the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program which offers at least $500 million in rebate funding.
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DOT Accelerating EV Charging Project Delivery
Sept. 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accelerating the installation of EV charging stations by adopting a U.S. Department of Energy EV Charging Station Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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Joint Office Supports Charging Standardization to Enhance EV Charging Experience
Sept. 14, 2023
Interview with Joint Office Executive Director Gabe Klein on the development of open charging standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) North American Charging Standard (NACS).
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Department of Transportation to Invest $100 Million for EV Charger Reliability
Sept. 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation announces opening of applications for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program which will provide up to $100 million in federal funding.
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Joint Office Offers New Cybersecurity Resource
Aug. 29, 2023
Sample procurement language incorporating cybersecurity best practices for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to help stake holders build cybersecurity into all stages of the life cycle.
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Joint Office Announces Electric Vehicle Working Group Members
Aug. 3, 2023
The Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) is a national committee of experts who will help guide federal electric vehicle (EV) efforts.
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DOE National Lab and J.D Power Partner to Better Understand EV Market and Charging Infrastructure
July 28, 2023
DOE's Argonne National Laboratory announced that it is partnering with J.D. Power to inform the development of more accessible and reliable charging networks.
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Joint Office Funding Opportunity Deadline for Full Applications Extended
July 20, 2023
The deadline for full applications has been extended to Aug. 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET.
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States Award NEVI Charging Station Contracts
July 18, 2023
Hawaii and Ohio are the first states to make significant announcements to put electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into the ground.
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DOT Releases New Edition of EV Toolkit for Urban Areas
July 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Joint Office, released a guide that provides a comprehensive resource to help urban areas implement electric transportation.
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Joint Office Releases NEVI Formula Program Annual Report
July 11, 2023
The report summarizes Joint Office key activities in relation to the NEVI Formula Program and provides an overview of initial state EV infrastructure deployment plans.
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The Joint Office Welcomes New Program Staff
July 10, 2023
The Joint Office welcomed three additional team members with significant expertise and experience in charging policy to help advance the Joint Office's mission.
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New Analysis Guides Development of National Charging Network
June 27, 2023
The new report will serve as a strategic framework for the development of nationwide electric vehicle charging infrastructure designed to meet the needs of an anticipated 30–42 million light-duty EVs by 2030.
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FHWA Releases Updated NEVI Formula Program Guidance and Requests AFC Round 7 Nominations
June 8, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program guidance and released its Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) Round 7 designation request for nominations.
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Joint Office Announces National Charging Experience Consortium
May 18, 2023
ChargeX Consortium takes collaborative approach to improving the EV charging experience.
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Joint Office Announces $51M to Build Future for All Americans to Choose to Ride and Drive Electric
May 18, 2023
The Ride and Drive funding opportunity will advance the Joint Office's work to build out a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
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EPA Announces $400 Million Grant Program to Fund Zero-Emission School Buses
April 24, 2023
Latest EPA funding announcement will reduce pollution and save schools money.
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DOT FTA Announces $1.7B to Modernize Transit Fleets with Low- and No-Emission Buses
Feb. 20, 2023
The Joint Office provides technical assistance to help state and local efforts to modernize their transit fleets to low- and no-emission vehicles.
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Joint Office Releases Notice of Intent for Funding Opportunity and Department of Energy Announces EV Charging and Hydrogen Corridor Project Funding
Feb. 15, 2023
The Joint Office released a notice of intent to issue a funding opportunity for its Ride and Drive Electric research and development program.
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Over $1.6 Billion in BIL Funding to Nearly Double the Number of Clean Transit Buses in America
Aug. 29, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states across the country to invest in 150 bus fleets and facilities.
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Joint Office Funds EV Charging Collaboration with NASEO and AASHTO
July 20, 2022
The Joint Office awarded $1.5 million to enhance coordination between state energy offices and state departments of transportation on creating a national network of electric vehicle charging.
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DOT Announces 6th Round of Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations
July 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the sixth round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations, which now include all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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Electric Vehicle Working Group Established
June 9, 2022
A new Electric Vehicle Working Group, established June 8, 2022, will be a key advisory body to make recommendations regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles.
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New NEVI Formula Program Information Available
June 9, 2022
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced proposed minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding
May 20, 2022
The first round of funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program is now available.
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Joint Office Signs MOU with AASHTO and NASEO
March 1, 2022
A newly signed memorandum of understanding will enhance coordination between state energy offices and state departments of transportation.
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DOT Issues Guidance for States
Feb. 10, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released guidance for state departments of transportation related to implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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DOT Releases Rural EV Toolkit
Feb. 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation released a new, free resource to help rural communities across the country take full advantage of federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.