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08/11/2022

General Motors plans to build a “coast-to-coast” network of EV chargers at 500 truck stops and travel centers! GM will install 2,000 fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J truck stops. The chargers will be managed by EVgo. Read more about GM’s charging network at:

GM will invest $750 million on EV charging infrastructure.

08/10/2022

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! EPA is partnering with USDA to discuss electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural communities. This training will provide participants with an overview of USDA funding opportunities to finance electric vehicle infrastructure that can be used in conjunction with EPA Clean School Bus funds. Register for the Webinar with U.S. Department of Agriculture on Rural Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding being held on August 10, 2022, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. E.T. at: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_oxJTzG2TRbKnVPgyZ8P8KA

08/09/2022

08/08/2022

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐈) 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧! The Connecticut NEVI Plan creates a robust roadmap for how the state intends to expand a safe, reliable, accessible, and equitable electric vehicle fast charging network throughout the state. Read CT’s draft NEVI Plan at: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DOT/documents/dsustainabilityandresiliencyunit/2022-2023-CT-NEVI-Plan-Pending-FHWA-Approval.pdf

08/04/2022

08/03/2022

Electric school buses:
😷 protect kids from diesel exhaust and propane pollution
🌎 reduce carbon emissions
💪 support student health and cognitive development
That's why every student deserves a .
Learn how to make it happen! ⬇️

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Congress authorized up to $5 billion that can be used to purchase electric school buses and charging infrastructure through the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. This is your chance to bring the health, air quality and climate benefits of clean-running e...

08/01/2022

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐀𝐧𝐝-𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲-𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲-𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨-𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 (𝐙𝐄𝐕) 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝! The Multi-State ZEV Task Force, facilitated the by Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and composed of agency staff from 17 states, D.C, and Quebec, developed the plan to rapidly electrify trucks and buses. Learn more at MHD ZEV Action Plan at: https://www.nescaum.org/documents/multi-state-medium-and-heavy-duty-zev-action-plan.pdf

07/28/2022

Join DEEP's informational webinar on EVSE Round 1 of the Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program being held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm! Register at:

07/26/2022

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫! The comment period for the Request for Information on the E-bike incentive program closes on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐚𝐭 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌. Answers should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject "Response to E-Bike Request for Information".

07/22/2022

Only 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 remains in the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates application period!

Here’s how to apply before August 19th:
• 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫. To apply for Clean School Bus Program funds, your school district must register (or update registration) on SAM.gov.
• 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧. Before applying, school districts and eligible organizations should be sure to consult with stakeholders in their community and plan their application.
• 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲. Submit your district’s application on the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program website by August 19th and remember to select zero-emission electric school buses.