With extreme weather putting unprecedented stress on roads, transportation officials are racing to modernize infrastructure before deteriorating conditions impact safety.
Utah's population is expected to grow by 2.2 million people by 2060, while the increasing electrification of vehicles and appliances is adding strain to the grid.
The development marks a significant shift away from the current fragmented system where automakers and charging networks use proprietary authentication solutions and cannot communicate with each other.
The Rural Partners Network program works to address multiple needs simultaneously through infrastructure improvements, workforce development and clean energy projects.
The funding spans three major projects across the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, focusing on power resilience, emissions reduction and rail system expansion.