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Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Update |
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The Joint Office is our basket with events, webinars, and other informational treats as we close out the month of March.
JOINT OFFICE HEADLINES
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Executive Director Gabe Klein speaks with launch of the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy.
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Executive Director Gabe Klein shares our progress in rolling out a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
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OTHER NEWS
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that it has opened applications for up to $44.5 million in Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) competitive grants. The ATIIP will award both Planning and Design grants and Construction grants. These grants will support projects that will help strengthen safety and focus on building and improving connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
The Biden-Harris administration finalized the strongest-ever pollution standards for cars last week, positioning U.S. companies and workers to lead the clean vehicle future, protect public health, address the climate crisis, save drivers money. The standards will slash emissions and harmful air pollution while expanding consumer choice in clean vehicles and build on historic progress in U.S. auto manufacturing.
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NEW JOINT OFFICE RESOURCES |
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Charging Ahead: Resources for EV Charging Infrastructure
This strategy document from the Joint Office, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), prioritizes investments, planning, and deployment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fueling infrastructure to advance zero-emission freight along the nation’s corridors.
Learn more about the projects that the Joint Office has funded to advance research into clean transportation efforts, ranging from soft cost considerations to building infrastructure to equity best practices.
Fleet Forward: Resources for Deploying Zero-Emission Buses
The EPA has several new resources to assist school districts with planning for and deploying electric school buses.
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Upcoming Webinars
Overview for Electric School Bus Operators
April 10, 2024, 1-2:30 p.m. ET
This first in a four-part webinar series will provide operators, technicians, and other school bus fleet members a fundamental understanding of electric school bus technology. Courses will be presented live and include time for Q&A. Courses will be recorded and made available online with associated testing materials for school districts to incorporate into their internal training programs.
EPA and Joint Office Technical Assistance Webinar Series
The Joint Office is partnering with the EPA Clean School Bus Program to host a technical assistance webinar series on topics relevant to the clean school bus community.
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March 27, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – How to Develop a Training Plan and Where to Get Certified Training
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April 24, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – Charging Best Practices, Incorporating Charge Management, Solar, Battery Storage, and Vehicle-to-Grid
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May 22, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – Equipment Overview, Future Proofing, EVSE RFPs, and Best Practices
- June 26, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – Differences Between ESBs and Internal Combustion Engine Buses, ESB Maintenance, and Bus RFP Best Practices
- July 24, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – Battery Overview, Recycling/End-of-Life Options, and Warranties
- Aug. 28, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – Building a Case for ESBs in Your Fleet Including Benefits, Total Cost of Ownership, and Emissions Calculators
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Sept. 25, 2024, 1 p.m. ET – Electrification Process Including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters
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Recent Webinars
This webinar discussed workforce training programs, job creation, and local and economic hiring preferences in the transition to electrified transportation. Workforce development experts provided updates on new funding opportunities and resources available to stakeholders, including new web content from the Joint Office and funded projects from the Ride and Drive Electric Funding Opportunity.
This webinar introduced the latest resources available to help transit agencies and school bus fleets transition to zero-emission buses. Presenters from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory showed how to use the new Route Planning Tool, which assists school bus fleets in determining the bus power usage and charger power needs for their unique bus routes. They also demonstrated how school and transit bus fleets can apply for the Clean Bus Planning Awards.
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Upcoming Events
Webinar: Delivering EV Charging Infrastructure to Rural and Underserved Communities through Justice40
March 28, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET
Joint Office Deputy Director Dr. Rachael Nealer and other panelists will join the World Resources Institute and Electrification Coalition for a conversation with speakers from the federal government, regional sustainability programs, community organizations and Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program recipients to examine current practices of addressing equity and environmental justice through EV charging deployment in rural and underserved communities.
Register now
In-Person: Celebrate the Streets: Recent Wins on Our Curbs, Roads, Sidewalks and Transit Systems
March 29, 2024, 9:55 a.m. PT
Joint Office Senior Advisor Debs Schrimmer will join professionals from Automotus, LA Metro, and Tranzito at Curbivore to discuss how different regions are reshaping their streets and curbs to meet the changing needs of citizens everywhere.
In-Person and Online: Electric Vehicle Working Group
The Electric Vehicle Working Group has an upcoming meeting on April 2 and April 3, 2024. Members of the public who would like to participate may do so virtually and must register for the meeting in advance.
Scotiabank Presents “A Look Under the Hood”
April 3, 2024, 2-6 p.m. ET
This half-day mini conference connects utility representatives with institutional investors to discuss EVs. Joint Office Senior Advisor Sejal Shah will present on the outlook for EVs, including adoption rates, grid impact, the economics of EV charging, and the role of various stakeholders in the EV transition.
In-Person: FHWA Training Course for Communities on P3s for EV Charging Infrastructure
April 10, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
*The deadline to register is Friday, March 29, 2024.
FHWA is offering a training course for communities on use of public-private partnerships for delivery of EV charging infrastructure. This pilot one-day in-person FHWA training course will be offered for local government staff involved in the procurement of EV charging infrastructure. The course will be hosted at the National Highway Institute training facilities in Vienna, Virginia. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Limited financial assistance for travel is available.
Webinar: The Path to Net-Zero Emissions
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) invests $7.5 billion in EV charging, $10 billion in clean transportation, and over $7 billion in EV battery components, critical minerals, and materials. Federal leaders, including Joint Office Deputy Director Rachael Nealer, will discuss progress on BIL, including EV incentives, charging infrastructure plans, job creation, and much more.
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Recent Events
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Joint Office Chief Technology Officer Alex Schroeder spoke about key EV charging, grid integration, and commercial vehicle decarbonization at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas on March 21.
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Joint Office Executive Director Gabe Klein attended the SAFE Summit hosted by SAFE and the Electrification Coalition in Washington, D.C. Hear him discuss the rollout of EV charging with federal funding.
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ABOUT THE JOINT OFFICE
The Joint Office is a collaboration between the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation to support the buildout of a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers, zero-emission fueling infrastructure, and zero-emission transit and school buses. Learn more at DriveElectric.gov.
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