Michael Tubman on LinkedIn: When we think about the $7.5 billion in federal investments in charging… (2025)

Theprevious round of CFI funding, released in January 2024, benefited 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico, supporting construction of approximately 7,500 EV charging ports, but the FHWA received applications for 6x the amount of funding available. Today’s announcement reserves more than $520 million for some unselected first-round applicants who may be reconsidered for the current round of funding. FHWA will contact unselected round 1 applicants directly about this opportunity. We talk about access and decreasing range anxiety frequently. Ensuring that stations are operational when drivers pull up is critical if we want to support the transition. Previous reliability fundingawarded approximately $148.8 million in grant funding to 24 applicants to repair or replace broken or non-operational electric vehicle charging ports in 20 States and were awarded to 14 State Departments of Transportation and 10 local entities.Let's look at the breakdown --The CFI Program is divided into two distinct grant funding categories and requires that 50% of the funding over five years is made available for both Communities and Corridors:1. Community Charging and Fueling Grants: This program will strategically deploy publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure in urban and rural communities.2. Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants: This program will strategically deploy publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated AFCs.The Good News: In CFI Round 2, up to $800 million will be available for new applications (due August 28, 2024). Source: https://lnkd.in/ecWi8-27#CFI #Grants #Charging #Access #AlternativeFuel #ChargingInfrastructure

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Do you want to stay ahead in discovering technologies and business models to optimize EV adoption? 🗓️ Mark your calendars for July 17 at 09:00, when our CEO, Michael Sheppard, will share insights on "Critical Shifts & Evolving Landscape: Strategic Analysis of the US Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Market."Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our CEO to explore the latest energy innovations, and learn how PTR can support your goals. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eh2nSt9f#PTRInsights #EVCharging #SustainableTransport #GridStability

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Graham Evans' panel discussion at #CERAWeek 2024, highlighted the progress and challenges of EV charging infrastructure. Key points include:- EVgo's charger utilization has tripled from 6% to 19% over two years, with Texas and Florida showing significant growth.- Public charging satisfaction hinges on the ease of finding chargers, stall availability, charging speed, and simplified payment methods, such as automatic vehicle and owner identification.- Microgrids with vehicle energy storage are becoming popular in bus fleets due to predictable demand.- The demand for grid equipment is surging, causing 5-10 year lead times for some components, indicating a future need for substation and transmission line upgrades.Experts like Tam Osentowski from Schneider Electric, Lionel Chailleux from Hitachi Electric, and Badar Khan from EVGo contributed to the discussion. For more details, visit the provided link: https://lnkd.in/ePvdsKh

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⏰1 Day Left! Countdown to the "What’s Next?" Webinar 🔗 Last chance to register! - https://lnkd.in/eZsjcJfK📅Date: July 17th - Tomorrow! 🕒Time: 12:00 - 12:30 PM ESTTomorrow’s the big day! Don’t miss out on our exciting webinar where industry experts will dive into the future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This webinar focuses on how fleet operators can take the next step after completing their EV planning study. Don’t miss the conversation on: • Practical Next Steps Post-Study • Key Requirements for Council/Board Approval • Initiating Funding and Capital Acquisition • Effective Change Management Strategies Get ready to have your questions answered and gain valuable insights. We can’t wait to see you there! AUX Energy. Sustainable Energy Simplified.#Webinar #Sustainability #FleetManagement #AUXEnergy

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The future resilience of our electricity grids is closely tied to the development of bidirectional charging for electric vehicles (EVs), enabling them to serve as energy storage while parked 🚗🔌🔁⚡However, as our LCP Delta research highlights, there are still a few challenges down the road:❎ Lack of proper incentives for EV drivers❎ High costs of bidirectional chargers❎ Limited availability of bidirectional charging-enabled vehicles❎ Unclear direction of industry standardsWhat are your thoughts on bidirectional charging and its impact on our energy future?Cara Sloan John Murray Kate Armitage Stephanie Ausch Peter Sarpong Jonny Buzzing Satya Kakde #bidirectionalcharging #vehicletogrid

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A recent report by Xendee and Endeavor Business Media found that while electric vehicle adoption is accelerating, the current grid infrastructure struggles to handle the increasing demand.According to the report, 75% of survey respondents identified grid limitations as a critical obstacle to deploying EV charging stations. However, there is a clear consensus on the solution: microgrids powered by distributed energy resources. Nearly 80% of respondents believe microgrids are the game-changing technology needed to support the transition from internal combustion engines to electric fleets.The path to widespread EV adoption requires innovative solutions to overcome grid limitations. Microgrids offer a promising way forward, ensuring reliable and sustainable energy distribution for the future of e-mobility.#ElectricFleets #EV #Microgrids #ConstructionIndustry

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As #electricvehicle adoption grows, reliable EV charging infrastructure becomes crucial.⚡Despite significant investments, especially in the US, reliability issues persist. Programs like #NEVI and the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator are key, but they need ongoing updates to meet evolving technological and financial needs. Explore the evolving EV Charging Infrastructure landscape authored by Muhammad Rafey Khan and Ruweda Memon, in collaboration with Energy Central: https://lnkd.in/dKMzaauc #PTRInsights #EVCharging #SustainableTransport #PTR

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Microgrids for EV charging : electric grid limitations are a significant roadblock to the rollout of EV charging infrastructure for commercial electric vehicles so.....Lisa Cohn Microgrid Knowledge Endeavor Business Media Paired Power#solarenergy #cleanenergytransition #netzeroemissionshttps://lnkd.in/gEix-uv7

#fleetelectrification is in a conundrum. Many want #evs but will wait until the charging #infrastructure is in place. Charging infrastructure want to build, but need assurances that both market and electric power will be ample to justify investment.#microgrids can help clear the jam. @Xendee and Endeavor Business Media collaborated on a study to gauge commercial EV customer sentiment. https://lnkd.in/gDqZ9KXg

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Interesting article that allows you to stay informed in the EV industry! ⚡ The article talks about the anticipated progress in charging infrastructure across key European markets for electric vehicles.In the fast-moving world of electric vehicles, failing to keep an eye on where the market is going can expose businesses to risks such as outdated product offerings or inefficient resource allocation. By staying informed, you would be able to spot these risks early on and maintain your competitive edge.https://lnkd.in/e2kQH8SY

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