The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently added 250 Alternative Fuel Corridor designations nationwide.
The corridors offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations near national highways.
The selections were based on nominations by state and local officials. Highways were required to contain a sufficient number of alternative fueling facilities. If not, they could qualify if labeled “corridor-pending.”
“These Alternative Fuel Corridor designations will bring EV charging stations to more locations nationwide,” Stephanie Pollack, deputy federal highway administrator, said. “Having a national EV charging network is key to our transition to electric and alternative fuel vehicles, which in turn will save drivers money and reduce emissions that worsen climate change.”
There are Alternative Fuel Corridor designations in every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Funding is directed to designated Alternative Fuel Corridors under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced earlier this year nearly $5 billion over five years under the NEVI Formula Program. Funding will help states build a national electric vehicle charging network.
Proposed minimum standards will help ensure the network is accessible, reliable and user-friendly.
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will provide states with technical assistance and support.