US Government Invests $635m in EV and Hydrogen Infrastructure Acceleration
Key Ideas
  • The US Department of Transportation's FHWA has allocated $635m in grants to support the development of EV and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across 27 States and the District of Columbia.
  • The grants will fund 49 projects, including the implementation of over 11,500 EV charging ports and hydrogen and natural gas fuelling infrastructure along transportation corridors.
  • This investment aims to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles to reduce diesel emissions and promote sustainable transportation options nationwide.
  • The funding will complement existing federal tax incentives, state and local funding, and private investments to enhance the accessibility, reliability, and affordability of zero-emission transportation for all communities.
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced grants worth $635 million to expedite the development of electric vehicle (EV) and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. The grants will finance 49 projects that will introduce more than 11,500 EV charging ports and hydrogen and natural gas fuelling infrastructure along various transportation corridors in 27 States, four federally recognized tribes, and the District of Columbia. The objective of this initiative is to facilitate the deployment of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles to mitigate diesel emissions. Gabe Klein, the Executive Director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, highlighted the importance of these grants in filling gaps in the nation's alternative fuelling network. He emphasized the need to ensure that communities, irrespective of their location (rural, urban, or suburban), have convenient, reliable, and affordable access to zero-emission transportation alternatives. Notable allocations include $24.8 million for the Port Authority of Houston to establish a hydrogen fuelling station for heavy-duty trucks in Bayport, Texas, and $18.6 million to develop alternative fuelling infrastructure in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Additionally, the Department of Energy (DOE) had previously granted up to $40 million to support hydrogen refuelling projects in New York, Connecticut, California, and Arizona. These investments collectively contribute towards fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation ecosystem in the US. The article also promotes H2 View's exclusive subscription offer, providing access to digital and print magazines, hydrogen industry insights, on-demand webinars, and upcoming AI tools to enhance knowledge and understanding in the hydrogen sector.
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