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.
These grants are available for both planning and implementation phases and are expected to help local governments and transit agencies develop long-term sustainability goals.
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.