In addition to expanding EV charging infrastructure along one of the busiest corridors in the country, the four-state coalition will build a skilled workforce and develop support services to advance the adoption of zero-emission trucks along this corridor.
The Illinois EPA estimates that this funding could support the replacement of up to 40 diesel-powered transit buses with zero-emission, all-electric alternatives.
The Treasury estimates that EV owners could save between $18,000 and $24,000 over a 15-year vehicle lifespan compared to gasoline vehicles, with fuel costs being the largest contributor to these savings.
California is partnering with Oregon and Washington to create a comprehensive zero-emission trucking infrastructure along the entire West Coast to address the challenges of long-haul zero-emission trucking.