Virginia is moving into the fast lane on electric vehicles (EVs). The Commonwealth approved measures to adopt new vehicle emissions standards and EV sales targets; legislators are looking for ways to fund EV adoption incentives; and, a recent study by ACEEEE gave Virginia the ...
Continue Reading →2024 Virginia EV Infrastructure Deployment Survey
The Commonwealth of Virginia is investing $106 million in federal funding over the next five years to install public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This funding, from the Federal Highway Administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, will focus on direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations along alternative fuel corridors.
Environmental Benefits of EVs and PHEVs
Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) offer Virginians a chance to significantly reduce their environmental impact. EVs produce no ...
Continue Reading →New Generation180 Report Analyzes Peer Influence and Electric Vehicle Adoption
In recent years, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution has gained remarkable traction, transforming the automotive industry and reshaping the way we think about transportation. A recent study authored by Generation180 examining EV registrations across 11 designated market areas (DMAs) has shed ...
Continue Reading →Cost Analysis for Construction Phase vs. Retrofit EV Installation
The transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, and with it comes the need for robust charging infrastructure. One critical decision lies in when to install this infrastructure: during the initial construction phase or as a later retrofit. This article delves into the available data on the cost implications of both approaches, highlighting ...
Continue Reading →Metro Washington Council of Governments Unveils New EV Deployment Toolbox
In September, 2022, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors announced the Electric Vehicle (EV) Deployment Clearinghouse. These resources include information on local EV plans and policies, procurement and support agreements for EV infrastructure, as well as grants and partnership opportunities. Additionally, the Clearinghouse features an EV ...
Continue Reading →New Voucher Program Announced by DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has introduced the Voucher Program, a new initiative in collaboration with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The program aims to provide $27.5 million in support to organizations involved in bringing innovative energy ...
Continue Reading →Key Findings in the 2030 National Charging Network Report
NREL Analysis in Support of U.S. Clean Energy Goals
With the implementation of ambitious federal clean energy policies, the commitment of automotive companies to transition to zero-emission vehicles and the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) from consumers, experts predict that by 2030 there could be 30-42 million light-duty EVs on American roads. To ...
Continue Reading →VCC and XCharge Contribute DC Fast Charger to the 64 Corridor in New Kent County
XCharge North America has installed a DC Fast charging (DCFC) port option replacement at the Colonial Downs Pit Stop on I-64 in New Kent, Virginia, replacing the existing equipment with an XCharge unit, demonstrating that solutions need to be built for the existing North American electrical grid.
This ...
Continue Reading →VDOT Survey on National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Input on Round 7 Alternative Fueling Corridors
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging and other alternative fueling infrastructure at strategic locations along major national highways. Federal funding opportunities like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ...
Continue Reading →2023 Green Fleet Awards: Applications are Open!
Announcing the 2023 Green Fleet Awards Competition!
The 16th annual Green Fleet Awards hosted by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) is now open to applications from all public and commercial fleets! NAFA recognizes peak-performing sustainability efforts and its environmentally-minded practices in fleets. This contest provides you an opportunity ...
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