The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $635 million in grants to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure across 27 states, four federally recognized tribes, and Washington, D.C. These funds, facilitated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will facilitate 49 projects that will introduce more than 11,500 EV charging ports alongside hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure. The goal is to establish a robust network of EV chargers to simplify road trips and promote the transition to cleaner energy sources. Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlighted the importance of these investments in expanding charging networks for the convenience of EV users. Notable allocations include $10.7 million to the Cherokee Nation for installing 112 charging ports in northeastern Oklahoma and nearly $24.8 million to the Port Authority of Houston for a hydrogen fueling station in Texas. The significant demand for these grants, with 416 applications worth $4.05 billion, underscores the urgency and scale of the transition to sustainable transportation. Over two-thirds of the awarded funds will target projects in marginalized communities, aligning with the Justice40 Initiative to address environmental disparities. The DOT reports over 206,000 public EV charging ports nationwide, with 38,000 added in 2024, positioning the administration ahead of schedule to achieve its target of 500,000 chargers by 2030. These initiatives aim to foster job creation, decrease emissions, and bolster the hydrogen economy to meet the rising need for emission-free heavy-duty vehicles.