EC Newsletter, September 2024
Highlights from this edition of the Electrification Coalition's (EC's) newsletter include:
Today's newsletter is approximately 1,300 words, a 5-minute read.
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HEADLINES
Federal Funding Update:?Takeaways from Recent CFI Awards
On August 27, the Federal Highway Administration announced $521 million in funding for 51 EV charging projects across 30 states. The awards, part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, focus on expanding access to charging in rural areas, disadvantaged communities, and multi-unit dwellings. To date, the EC has supported more than 150 CFI applications through educational collateral, one-on-one consultations, and office hours to support public partners through the process. Read our?takeaways from the announcement.
New EC Resource: How Cities Can Drive Transportation Electrification
The EC recently contributed to the Charging Smart Communities Program, a collaborative effort to help cities and counties drive transportation electrification. Read our top five takeaways from the program.
New EC Resource: Freight Electrification Recommendations for Shippers and Carriers
Based on interviews with prominent organizations in the shipping industry, EC freight electrification experts developed recommendations for shippers and carriers as they move toward electrifying their operations. Read our summary of the suggestions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Charging Infrastructure Week
The EC is excited to be hosting our annual Charging Infrastructure Week starting?October 14.?Be on the lookout for new resources and register for two webinars where EC staff will be joined by other industry experts to discuss pressing issues and new opportunities in the world of electric vehicles (EVs).
Funding the Future: Green Financing Solutions for EV Charging Stations
Monday, October 14, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Join us for the kick-off of our annual Charging Infrastructure Week celebration with a webinar on green financing solutions for EV charging stations. Register today to learn more about green financing and insurance for EVs.
Looking Ahead: The State of the EVSE Market
Thursday, October 17, 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT
Join us for this webinar where we will examine the past year in EV supply equipment (EVSE) deployment and innovation, discuss current federal programs and what they mean for building a robust national charging network, and look to the future to see what remains to be done.
Electric Highways and Harbors
Thursday, October 10 2–6 p.m.? Brunswick, Georgia
Join us for Electric Highways and Harbors, a free medium- and heavy-duty vehicle and port electrification workshop in Brunswick, Georgia. Our speakers will discuss everything from electric school bus deployment to charging logistics for port operations in Florida and Georgia.
SAFE Summit 2025
April 1–2, 2025 Walter E. Washington Convention Center,?Washington, DC
Earlier this year, the SAFE Summit 2024 convened 80 speakers and 700 attendees for a sweeping dialogue on an energy transition and reindustrialization strategy that serves U.S. economic and security needs. Save the date for SAFE Summit 2025?as we build on the success of this must-attend event.
NEW EC RESOURCES
How EVAL Certification Helps Employers
Senior Associate Emily Pape wrote a blog about how investing in onsite charging infrastructure?and obtaining Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certification?can help employers attract and retain employees as EV ownership becomes more common. Learn more about EVAL.
Outside the Box Charging Solutions
On August 15, the EC hosted a webinar discussing innovative charging solutions that have been implemented in cities with unique design challenges, as well as resilient, scalable charging models and smart technology. Watch the recording.
GET INVOLVED
Winter 2025 Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator
Is your Pacific Northwest business looking to transition its fleet away from fossil fuels?
The Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator—hosted by the Breaking Barriers Collaborative and supported by the EC—is here to help. This hands-on cohort program will equip your business with a decarbonization action plan, a business case for a cost-effective transition, and a network of peers and experts to support you and your organization moving forward. Over 40 diverse organizations, including small organizations like the Seattle Aquarium and large corporations like Boeing, McKinstry, and Skanska, have made plans to decarbonize their fleets through this program.?Enrollment for the Winter 2025 cohort is now open.
Interested? Reach out at breakingbarrierscollaborative.org/contact.?
Electric Freight Consortium & Port Electrification Network
In a special joint event, both Electric Freight Consortium (EFC) and Port Electrification Network (PEN)?members were invited to the PEN monthly meeting on August 28 to hear from the White House Climate Policy Office about federal priorities for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification and opportunities for engagement for our partners.?
To learn how your organization can access similar opportunities, contact us.
IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Want to meet with members of the EC team in person? Come see us at these events:
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To get in touch, email us at [email protected] and follow us on social media!
EC BUSINESS COUNCIL UPDATES
EVgo has announced significant enhancements to its network, including?its new Canary Model, a predictive analytics tool that anticipates charging demand based on real-time data.
FedEx is collaborating with RMI to launch the GridUp tool. This tool will help utilities and fleet operators make informed decisions about where to invest in grid infrastructure, ensuring that the growing demand for EV charging can be met sustainably.
Volvo has unveiled plans to release two new electric SUVs, aiming to boost EV sales in the U.S. market.?
PARTNER EVENTS
The annual?EV SUMMIT?is making its U.S. debut on October 15 in Austin, TX.?This high-level global e-mobility event delivers thought leadership and substantive partnerships worth millions of dollars. Register today!
VERGE 24 is taking place October 29–31 in San Jose, CA. Use discount code V24EC for 10% off the All-Access Pass or One-Day Pass.
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5 个月Very informative. I appreciate how clean and easy to navigate this newsletter is. Excellent work!