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The Electric Revolution is coming. Adoption and sales of EVs continue to grow year over year in North America, with significant legislative support. For anyone looking to purchase a new EV or organizations looking to invest in new infrastructure, the plethora of incentives and rebates help build the business case for an investment that will need to be made either now (at lower costs) or a little further down the line when some of these programs have ended. At LeadingAhead Energy, we are helping clients through the adoption new vital infrastructure, from business case, to rebate applications, and installation. What an exciting time for the EV industry!

Exciting news for the world of Electric Vehicles! A whopping $960 million is set to be invested to supercharge EV charging infrastructure, accelerate electrification, and drive battery innovation to new heights. This substantial investment is a testament to the growing commitment towards a greener, more sustainable future. As we witness this surge of support, it's evident that the momentum for electric mobility is unstoppable, bringing us closer to a world powered by clean energy. Read more about the details below! #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #PlugandCharge #ev #evcharging

Driven by a combination of policy, regulatory, and market forces, #fleets across the U.S. are rapidly accelerating their #electricvehicle deployments. An estimated 26.4 million #EVs are expected to be on the road by the end of the decade, and projections indicate that they could make up more than 25% of electricity demand by 2050. This new load growth makes #electricgrid and #fleet upgrades more important than ever, and federal funding for #cleantransportation and energy projects can help with the initial high costs, if you know where to look and how to secure it. Read more via #ACTnews: https://ow.ly/365650RaXb0 #electrification #Justice40initiative #renewableenergy #zeroemission #transportation

As the number of electric vehicles on American roads grows, so too does the affliction of range anxiety. Drivers of conventional cars enjoy the support of a massive, well-established network of fuel stations. EV owners depend on chargers that are much sparser, especially in so-called “charging deserts”—often lower-income areas—where places to recharge are few and far between. Today, the White House is writing a new prescription for that malady, which is seen as holding back the electrification of transportation: $623 million in competitive grants will be awarded to bolster the US charging network with 7,500 new charge ports, many of them in rural and low- and moderate-income areas. A chunk of money will also go to hydrogen fueling stations, to be used by mostly vans and trucks. The funding is the latest chunk of change to be released from a total of $7.5 billion earmarked for charging and greener fueling in 2021’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “We're on a trajectory—an accelerating trajectory—to meet and exceed the president's goal to hit 500,000 chargers and build that nationwide backbone,” said White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi during a press call Wednesday. “We've got line of sight to 26 factories across the country that will be able to manufacture these products.” Transportation is responsible for around 30 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions. The country currently has almost 161,000 charging ports, according to the US Department of Energy. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory study released last summer suggested the country will need 1.2 million by 2030 to meet demand from the growing national EV fleet. US sales of electric vehicles are growing quickly, but still lag behind those of many other nations, including Norway, Germany, and China. Biden administration policies designed to establish domestic green industries—including battery material mining, battery manufacturing, electric car making, and charger manufacturing—are still in their early days. During the press call US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg called the transition “the second automotive revolution,” but said, “we’re very much at the point of needing to assess whether it will in fact be made in America by American workers, and whether the benefits will reach all Americans.” Half of the new funding announced today will go toward community projects—like near schools, parks, and office buildings—that will deploy EV chargers and hydrogen fuel infrastructure. Some of it will be targeted at places with a low ratio of private parking spaces to homes—that is, places where people don’t have their own personal garages where they can top up every night.

“Demand charges is high on the list of things that keep me up at night,” said Kimberly Okafor, the general manager of zero-emission solutions at Love's Travel Stops. In this piece from E&E News reporter David Ferris, a major concern for #cstores and energy brands is raised: will the power demand spikes that often come with EV fast charging turn out to be a drag on station profitability? With 54% of federally-funded sites set to be located at existing gas stations and truck stops, and many more privately-funded locations already rolling out, demand charges will play a significant role in defining success. Battery-integrated fast charging solutions are designed to mitigate this risk for site hosts like gas stations. Storing power gradually and deploying energy management systems to deliver it intelligently, maximizing revenue for site hosts, is how we see the future of fast charging. #evcharging #chargingthefuture

The California Energy Commission has approved a $1.9 billion plan to be implemented by 2027, focusing on expanding infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and transportation. The plan is expected to result in the installation of 40,000 new chargers across California, significantly expanding the existing network of 94,000 chargers. At least 50% of the investments will benefit priority populations, including disadvantaged or low-income communities. #CleanTransportation #ZeroEmissions #InfrastructureInvestment #EVcharging #HydrogenRefueling #CaliforniaEnergyCommission #CarbonNeutrality #GreenTech #AirQuality #ClimateAction #SustainableTransportation

The push for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is a critical step toward a sustainable transportation future. The Biden administration's commitment to EVs is commendable, but as the recent Fox News article highlights, the journey is far from complete. The current EV infrastructure, particularly the public charging network, is a patchwork that's growing, yet it's not keeping pace with the needs of potential EV consumers. The challenge of range anxiety, where drivers fear running out of power without access to a charging station, is real and hampers wider EV adoption. The disparity in charging levels, with only 15% of public chargers being fast chargers, exacerbates this concern. Moreover, the complexity of building such infrastructure – from permitting to ensuring grid reliability – cannot be understated. Innovations like wireless charging roads, as mentioned in the article, are exciting and may revolutionize how we power our vehicles. However, these technologies are still in their infancy and require significant market-driven advancements. The transition to EVs is not just about vehicles; it's about creating an ecosystem that supports them. This includes a robust, reliable, and accessible charging network, as well as a power grid capable of handling increased demand without compromising reliability or affordability. To truly drive the EV revolution forward, we must invest in infrastructure that can support the growth of EVs, alleviate concerns, and ultimately make electric transportation a practical choice for more people. This infrastructure bill is a start, but it's clear that both the market and the government have roles to play in shaping a greener transportation landscape. Let's keep the conversation going about how we can collectively contribute to a sustainable EV future. 🌱🚗⚡️ #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport #InfrastructureInvestment Article source: [Fox News]()