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Find the latest news about the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation as well as updates on technical assistance, data, and tools to help states with deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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New Playbook Advances Cross-Industry EV Charging Performance Metrics for a More Consistent User Experience
Jan. 16, 2025
ChargeX Consortium of national labs researchers and EV industry companies operationalize previously issued consistent key performance indicators; transition the research to SAE International
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Trio of NEVI-Funded EV Charging Stations Open in Western Wisconsin
Dec. 26, 2024
The opening of three EV charging stations at local gas stations supports rural Wisconsinites and travelers alike.
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EPA Awards Over $735 Million for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Dec. 11, 2024
EPA awards over $735 million for clean heavy-duty vehicles.
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FHWA Releases Updated NEVI Formula Program Q&A and Fully Built Out Certification Guidance
Dec. 11, 2024
Updated NEVI Q&A, FBO Certification revisions help keep up with evolving EV charging technology
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First NEVI-Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Michigan Opens
Dec. 10, 2024
Michigan opened its first NEVI-funded EV charging station along major interstate.
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SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Advance Universal Plug & Charge
Dec. 4, 2024
New framework will enable industry-wide seamless, secure electric vehicle charging experience across all public stations with testing starting in 2025
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Monthly EV Minute: Based on October 2024 Data
Dec. 3, 2024
A monthly update series that provides the latest developments on EV sales, EV user satisfaction, and EV charging growth based on comprehensive, nationally recognized data sources.
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Q4 2024 NEVI quarterly update
Nov. 26, 2024
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program continues to grow. Learn about the latest EV charging station progress and conditional NEVI awards.
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Deerfield, MA, Opens EV Charging Station Funded by Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grants
Nov. 15, 2024
Town's first DC fast chargers complement new Level 2 charging to serve low-income and environmental justice communities in rural Massachusetts as well as visitors to the area
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Electric Vehicle Keeps Asheville Residents Charged During Hurricane Helene
Nov. 14, 2024
Read how an electric vehicle, using vehicle-to-everything technology, supported a community during Hurricane Helene.
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Joint Office Celebrates 200,000 Places to Charge
Oct. 22, 2024
There are now more than 200,000 public EV charging ports available nationwide.
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Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Continues to Advance an EV Charging Network That Works for All Consumers With Support for the Newly Released SAE J3400 EV Coupler Recommended Practice
Oct. 9, 2024
The J3400 Recommended Practice provides a framework that gives suppliers and automakers clear guidelines to create a safe and easy to use charging network.
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Florida Deploys Emergency Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Along Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Oct. 8, 2024
Alternative Fuels Data Center added mobile charging stations along key hurricane evacuation routes to assist with evacuations.
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ChargeX Consortium Addresses EV Charging Adapter Safety and Reliability
Sept. 18, 2024
New report offers recommendations for improving adapter performance, reducing costs associated with failures, and improving the charging experience.
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SAE Task Force Votes to Establish J3400 Standard as Recommended Practice
Sept. 12, 2024
The Joint Office applauds the recent vote by the SAE EV Coupler Task Force to establish the J3400 standard as a Recommended Practice, marking a significant step toward ensuring safe, reliable EV charging for all drivers.
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New Resource Provides API Implementation Tips to Improve the Public Charging Experience
Sept. 5, 2024
New resource for federal funding recipients offers recommendations to deploy and maintain an API in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration’s minimum standards.
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Joint Office White Paper Helps States Address EVSE Project Income
Aug. 20, 2024
New resource from the Joint Office provides considerations for states as they generate income from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) projects.
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Joint Office Expands Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook
July 31, 2024
The Public EV Charging Playbook now offers eight interactive modules to help communities navigate key considerations for building zero-emission transportation infrastructure.
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Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and Linux Foundation Energy to Advance Electric Vehicle Charging Interoperability with EVerest Open-Source Platform
June 11, 2024
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is sharing the outcome of a new partnership with Linux Foundation on software tools to support communications between EV charging infrastructure and other systems.
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Find Local Utilities to Support Transportation Electrification with U-Finder Tool
May 6, 2024
Utility Finder (U-Finder) now offered as a web-based tool to help states, communities, and fleets identify active local utility partners.
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Interactive Playbook Helps Communities Plan for Transportation Electrification
April 4, 2024
Module-based playbook provides actionable resources and tools to help communities plan and deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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ChargeX Consortium Addresses Payment Reliability at Public EV Charging Stations
March 5, 2024
New report from ChargeX Consortium shares best practices for solving common payment processing issues at public EV charging stations.
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New Program Offers Free Technical Assistance to Develop Bus Fleet Electrification Plans
Feb. 20, 2024
The Clean Bus Planning Awards managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory offer access to free technical assistance for customized electrification plans for bus fleets serving all communities.
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New Tool Helps School Districts Transition to Electric Buses
Feb. 19, 2024
This free technical assistance resource takes the guesswork out of transitioning American school bus fleets to low or no emission options.
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2024 Q1 NEVI Quarterly Update
Feb. 16, 2024
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program is growing rapidly. Learn about the progress made so far this year.
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New Project Strengthens Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Jan. 26, 2024
Open-source software stack paves the way for innovation across EV industry.
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EPA Clean School Bus Program Awards Nearly $1 Billion
Jan. 8, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration announced nearly $1B in awards for clean school buses across the nation through the U.S. EPA Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition.
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ChargeX Consortium Report Aims to Improve the American EV Road Trip Experience
Dec. 14, 2023
ChargeX Consortium releases common error code recommendations to support shared language across EV charging infrastructure and streamline the consumer experience.
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Keeping the Grid Safe: The Role of Cybersecurity in EV Charging Infrastructure
Nov. 2, 2023
Cyber experts unite to assess cybersecurity practices around EV charging infrastructure, address gaps, and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Progress Update
Oct. 27, 2023
An initial wave of 26 states is leading efforts to build new convenient, reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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FHWA Announces Round 7 Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations
Oct. 19, 2023
FHWA Round 7 Alternative Corridor Designations to provide expanded alternative fuel coverage across the U.S.
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Joint Office Supports Charging Standardization to Enhance EV Charging Experience
Sept. 14, 2023
Interview with Joint Office Executive Director Gabe Klein on the development of open charging standards for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) North American Charging Standard (NACS).
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Joint Office Offers New Cybersecurity Resource
Aug. 29, 2023
Sample procurement language incorporating cybersecurity best practices for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to help stake holders build cybersecurity into all stages of the life cycle.
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Joint Office Announces Electric Vehicle Working Group Members
Aug. 3, 2023
The Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) is a national committee of experts who will help guide federal electric vehicle (EV) efforts.
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DOE National Lab and J.D Power Partner to Better Understand EV Market and Charging Infrastructure
July 28, 2023
DOE's Argonne National Laboratory announced that it is partnering with J.D. Power to inform the development of more accessible and reliable charging networks.
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Joint Office Funding Opportunity Deadline for Full Applications Extended
July 20, 2023
The deadline for full applications has been extended to Aug. 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET.
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States Award NEVI Charging Station Contracts
July 18, 2023
Hawaii and Ohio are the first states to make significant announcements to put electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into the ground.
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DOT Releases New Edition of EV Toolkit for Urban Areas
July 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Joint Office, released a guide that provides a comprehensive resource to help urban areas implement electric transportation.
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Joint Office Releases NEVI Formula Program Annual Report
July 11, 2023
The report summarizes Joint Office key activities in relation to the NEVI Formula Program and provides an overview of initial state EV infrastructure deployment plans.
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The Joint Office Welcomes New Program Staff
July 10, 2023
The Joint Office welcomed three additional team members with significant expertise and experience in charging policy to help advance the Joint Office's mission.
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FHWA Releases Updated NEVI Formula Program Guidance and Requests AFC Round 7 Nominations
June 8, 2023
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program guidance and released its Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) Round 7 designation request for nominations.
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Joint Office Announces National Charging Experience Consortium
May 18, 2023
ChargeX Consortium takes collaborative approach to improving the EV charging experience.
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DOT FTA Announces $1.7B to Modernize Transit Fleets with Low- and No-Emission Buses
Feb. 20, 2023
The Joint Office provides technical assistance to help state and local efforts to modernize their transit fleets to low- and no-emission vehicles.
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Joint Office Releases Notice of Intent for Funding Opportunity and Department of Energy Announces EV Charging and Hydrogen Corridor Project Funding
Feb. 15, 2023
The Joint Office released a notice of intent to issue a funding opportunity for its Ride and Drive Electric research and development program.
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Joint Office Funds EV Charging Collaboration with NASEO and AASHTO
July 20, 2022
The Joint Office awarded $1.5 million to enhance coordination between state energy offices and state departments of transportation on creating a national network of electric vehicle charging.
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DOT Announces 6th Round of Alternative Fuel Corridor Designations
July 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the sixth round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations, which now include all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
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New NEVI Formula Program Information Available
June 9, 2022
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced proposed minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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Electric Vehicle Working Group Established
June 9, 2022
A new Electric Vehicle Working Group, established June 8, 2022, will be a key advisory body to make recommendations regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles.
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EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding
May 20, 2022
The first round of funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program is now available.
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Joint Office Signs MOU with AASHTO and NASEO
March 1, 2022
A newly signed memorandum of understanding will enhance coordination between state energy offices and state departments of transportation.
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DOT Issues Guidance for States
Feb. 10, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released guidance for state departments of transportation related to implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
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DOT Releases Rural EV Toolkit
Feb. 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation released a new, free resource to help rural communities across the country take full advantage of federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.