The Department of Transportation issued interim guidance for the NEVI program, outlining how states can allocate $5 billion towards electric vehicle fast chargers. This guidance is intended to create a comprehensive network of chargers across the nation, alleviating range anxiety for electric vehicle owners. The revised provisions encourage funding for charging stations located at businesses that own the property, which is beneficial for established gas and truck stop operators. Additionally, states must submit new funding plans within 30 days to facilitate quicker deployment of this infrastructure.
The US Department of Transportation released new interim guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, advising states on spending $5 billion for new electric-vehicle fast chargers.
The new guidance encourages states to give funding to charging locations where businesses own both the charging stations and the underlying land, aiming to accelerate project delivery.
The goal of the NEVI program is to create a nationwide highway network of half a million public chargers to allay fears of electric vehicle buyers running out of charge.
New provisions in the guidance appear to favor gas station and truck stop operators, suggesting future charging experiences may resemble current gas refueling patterns.
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