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The first electric vehicle (EV) charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program is now open in Rockland, Maine. The opening of this station will bridge long-distance gaps in the charging network and provide reliable charging options in densely populated areas for travelers and locals alike.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Clean Ports Program grant competitions. Two Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are open until the application window closes on May 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Inflation Reduction Act makes $3 billion in funding available for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air-quality planning at U.S. ports.
The Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition will fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to reduce mobile source emissions (criteria pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gases) at U.S. ports, delivering cleaner air for communities across the country.
The Climate and Air Quality Planning Competition will fund climate and air quality planning activities at U.S. ports, including emissions inventories, strategy analysis, community engagement, and resiliency measure identification.
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These case studies describe best practices and valuable lessons learned, helping others prepare to develop their own sustainable e-mobility projects.
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Charging Ahead: Resources for EV Charging Infrastructure
The Joint Office, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program, has launched the Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook, featuring interactive resources to help communities and other stakeholders plan and build infrastructure to support a zero-emission transportation system. The playbook will be released in two phases. The first phase is available now and offers resources on EV infrastructure plans; engagement; deployment strategies and site identification; and costs, funding, and revenue. Later this year, the second set of modules will be released, covering topics including policies and incentives, permitting and codes, procurement, and fee and revenue structures for EV charging infrastructure. Modules can be followed in order or used as standalone resources.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released EVI-RoadTrip: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure for Road Trips Tool, as part of the EVI-X suite of modeling tools. EVI-RoadTrip estimates the number and type of charging ports and the associated energy consumption needed to support long-distance EV travel. EVI-RoadTrip is part of a suite of tools developed by NREL and funded by the Joint Office that can help inform the planning and development of large-scale EV charging infrastructure deployments—from the regional, state, and national levels to site and facility operations.
In 2023, Argonne National Laboratory led the development of five case studies on projects that emphasized equity in community-based e-mobility projects for the Joint Office for Energy and Transportation’s Joint Office United Support for Transportation (JUST) Lab Consortium. These case studies describe projects designed to reduce air pollution, improve public health, increase affordable mobility options, and create educational and economic opportunities for residents.
I-80 Mid-America Clean Fuels Corridor: Deployment Plan Report
This report presents a plan to develop EV charging and infrastructure sufficient to convert the entire length of an American highway to EV-Ready and compressed natural gas (CNG)-ready. Priority exits are recommended to support refinement of potential site locations, as well as additional outreach and deployment efforts.
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Overview for Electric School Bus Operators
April 10, 2024, 1-2:30 p.m. ET
It’s not too late to register! This 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.
Register for today’s webinar.
Reliability Strategies for Electric Vehicle Charging
May 23, 2024, 1:30-3 p.m. ET
The Joint Office will host a webinar focusing on recent updates from the National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX Consortium). Consortium leaders will present the latest findings from recent publications, including best practices for payment systems and recommendations for minimum required error codes. Experts from the Joint Office will cover cutting-edge topics and key concepts in the EV charging space, including interoperability, tools and resources for EV charging planning, and industry trends.
EPA and Joint Office Clean School Bus 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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April 24 at 1 p.m. ET – Charging Best Practices, Incorporating Charge Management, Solar, Battery Storage, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
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May 22 at 1 p.m. ET – Equipment Overview, Future Proofing, EVSE RFPs, and Best Practices
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June 26 at 1 p.m. ET – Differences Between ESBs and ICE Buses, ESB Maintenance, and Bus RFP Best Practices
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July 24 at 1 p.m. ET – Battery Overview, Recycling/End-of-Life Options, and Warranties
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Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. ET – Building a Case for ESBs in your Fleet including Benefits, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and Emissions Calculators
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Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. ET – Electrification Process including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters
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In-Person: You’ve Got Problems? We’ve Got Solutions: The Future of EV Charging and Electrified Ride Share from Veloz
April 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT
DOE Fellow Kavitha Ambatipudi will speak at this upcoming summit from Veloz. The summit will convene attendees from across industries and government to develop solutions for executing and maintaining a reliable nationwide public charging network and increasing the number of electrified rideshare trips.
In-Person: Design and Fund Equitable Electric Transportation for Communities from Forth
April 17, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
DOE Fellow Bridget Gilmore will present at this upcoming workshop from Forth. Participants will learn how to access funding and equitably deliver electric mobility to communities.
In-Person and Virtual: Midwest Energy Policy Series
April 23, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT
Senior Advisor Sejal Shah will speak at this event from the Missouri Energy Initiative. The event will focus on infrastructure needs within the energy sector, bringing together industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address key challenges and opportunities.
In-Person: APTA Mobility Conference
Deployment Manager Jeff Peel will moderate a session at this year’s Mobility Conference from the American Public Transportation Association and HNTB. The Mobility Conference addresses the critical priorities and challenges facing bus and paratransit systems and explores the changing environment in which systems operate in today's mobility landscape.
Register now.
Recent Events
The Electric Vehicle Working Group met on April 2-3, 2024. The meeting recording will be available on DriveElectric.gov.
Senior Advisor Sejal Shah was featured at the Scotiabank’s “A Look Under the Hood” virtual event spotlighting EVs and utilities. She spoke 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.
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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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