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September 29, 2024

Battery Electric Vehicles

National Grid
Study Projects Power Demands of Highway EV Charging Network
A new study by National Grid suggests that states and utilities must move swiftly to equip the grid to support the travel needs of electric vehicles.
BYD
CARB Approves $2.6B in Clean Vehicle Incentives
The California Air Resources Board approved its largest budget yet for incentive programs for clean cars, trucks and buses.
PlugShare
Road to Mass EV Adoption Still Unclear in Wash.
Washington needs to do a large amount of legwork to prepare for Gov. Inslee’s mandate banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, state officials said.
Nevada Dept. of Transportation
Nevada Panel Recommends Road Usage Charge for ZEVs
A Nevada advisory panel is recommending the state adopt a mileage-based road usage charge for ZEVs to replace lost gas tax revenues.
Hawaiian Electric
HECO Pilot to Fund EV Chargers at Commercial Buildings
HECO said last week that it is accepting applications for a three-year pilot program aimed at reducing upfront installation costs for EV charging stations.
DOE
DOE Awards $2.8 Billion to ‘Supercharge’ Battery Production
DOE announced the first 20 projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand U.S. manufacturing of batteries and components for EVs and the grid.
Office of the Governor of California
West Coast Leaders Pledge Closer Cooperation on Climate Measures
Leaders from the three West Coast states and the Canadian province of British Columbia signed an agreement pledging to cooperate on climate change measures.
The City of Chula Vista
Clean Mobility Program Targets California Nonprofits, Public Agencies
A California clean mobility program will open $1 million in funding for nonprofits or public agencies to assess transportation needs in underserved communities.
Hertz/bp
Hertz and BP Plan Nationwide Charger Network for Rental EVs
Hertz and BP will collaborate on a network of charging stations for EVs rented by Hertz, which expects to electrify a quarter of its fleet by the end of 2024.
ChargePoint
US Completes Review of State EV Charging Plans
The Biden administration approved EV charging plans for all 50 states, opening the spigot on $1.5 billion to add chargers over 75,000 miles of highway.

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