The infrastructure bill that provided billions for EV charging stations wasn’t a simple thing. On the surface, spending big money and getting stations every 50 miles along the interstate highways sounded straightforward, but nothing’s easy in government. Like federal highway funding, the money went from the federal government to state … [continued]
Two key pieces of Federal support for electric vehicle (EV) charging are coming into place to accelerate EV infrastructure installation for all kinds of vehicles. The first is the announcement of Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program awards—$623 million representing the first two years of the program’s budget—which provides funding … [continued]
While the federal government can’t make people buy EVs (the votes just aren’t there), one thing the Biden Administration has almost total control over is what vehicles the executive branch buys. So, the federal government is going to continue buying EVs when they’re a good fit for the need. But, … [continued]
Electrify America is a bit of a two-edged sword. For non-Tesla EVs, the company’s chargers have enabled many people to be able to consider an EV at all, and road that were highly impractical are now totally doable. But, at the same time, the history of Dieselgate and the company’s … [continued]
This week the United States Postal Service (USPS) unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at an event at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). USPS charging stations like these will be installed at hundreds of S&DCs across the country throughout 2024, signaling a systemic … [continued]
The federal action will improve access for millions of Americans.
The US Postal Service has tapped the Ford E-Transit electric van to help electrify the entire mail delivery infrastructure.
If you own an electric vehicle (EV) and live in a cold weather climate, you may be concerned about winter charging capacity. But don’t despair! Your EV model probably comes equipped with a heat pump, which can help EVs retrieve anywhere from 3% to 15% of the range—up to 50 … [continued]
Funding From President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 30 Projects to Expand Access to Convenient Electric Vehicle Charging and Create Good-Paying Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $46.5 million for 30 projects in 16 states and Washington, D.C. to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging performance, resiliency, and reliability; support equitable … [continued]
Eleven Cold Weather Tesla Tips to Ease Your Range Anxiety and Avoid Getting Stranded this Winter Note: An updated version of this article is available here. Here in the Northeastern United States, winter is upon us. And with the extreme cold temperatures come challenges for any car or truck. Just … [continued]
