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 funding will support district initiatives to expand electric vehicle infrastructure, transition its fleet to zero-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution