California Receives $149.7 Million Funding for Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure
Key Ideas
- Senator Alex Padilla announces $149.7 million funding for five California projects to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, including over $100 million for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles.
- The projects aim to decarbonize transportation sectors, fight climate change, protect public health, create green jobs, and improve air quality for millions of Californians, including disadvantaged tribal and low-income communities.
- Funding comes through the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, emphasizing the importance of scaling up charging and fueling infrastructure in urban and rural communities.
- Senator Padilla has been actively advocating for emissions reductions across transportation and freight sectors, pushing for a National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy and supporting strong national greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions.
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $149.7 million for five California projects to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, with a focus on medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to decarbonize transportation sectors, fight climate change, protect public health, create green jobs, and provide cleaner air for Californians, including disadvantaged communities. The projects include the West Coast Truck Charging and Fueling Corridor Project, which will deploy charging and hydrogen fueling stations along key freight corridors in California, Oregon, and Washington. Other recipients include Fort Independence Indian Community, County of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District, and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. These projects will install EV charging infrastructure in various locations, supporting economic development and encouraging EV adoption. Senator Padilla has been a strong advocate for emissions reductions, pushing for a National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy and supporting national greenhouse gas standards. His efforts have also led to significant funding allocations, legislation to increase EV access, and a commitment to a zero-emissions freight sector.