The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation this week issued its first annual report of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, which will provide $5 billion in funding for a national network of high-speed EV charging stations. Highlights include: All 50 states plus the District of Columbia and …
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Update Read More »
Tesla today released the design and specification files for its charging connector and port, which it now refers to as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). In so doing, Tesla is providing other vehicle manufacturers the ability to use the Tesla/NACS connector in non-Teslas. Until now, all non-Tesla plug-in electric …
Tesla Releases and Opens Specs for Charging Connector and Port Read More »
A few months ago I wrote about a relatively novel regulation in the District of Columbia that allows residents to charge their EVs when parked on the street in front of their homes. Not to be outdone, neighboring Montgomery County, Maryland, now offers a similar program that goes even farther …
Maryland County Establishes Process for Residential Curbside EV Charging Read More »
The vast majority of electric vehicle charging takes place at home, which is a simple enough proposition for drivers who have their own garage or driveway. For those who live in dense urban neighborhoods where drivers struggle daily to finding parking, though, charging remains a significant challenge. But what about …
Curbside Charging for EVs Approved in District of Columbia Read More »
Not long ago, weeks might pass between notable news reports in the electric vehicle space. Not any more. Here’s a sampling of headlines from just the past 24 hours: Sony Establishes “Sony Mobility Inc.,” Exhibits Second All-Electric Prototype (Sedan and SUV pictured above) Ford Again Doubles Production of All-Electric F-150 …
