The Federal Highway Administration recently approved New York state’s updated plan to utilize National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds for the installation and operation of additional fast-charging stations.
Approval allows the state to receive its next allotment of $37.4 million.
“Creating a climate friendly transportation system demands that we do all we can to encourage the use of electric vehicles,” Marie Therese Dominguez, New York State Department of Transportation commissioner, said. “The Department of Transportation is proud to be a part of this new initiative, which will literally put a charge into New York’s nation-leading efforts to combat global warming and help make (electric vehicles) a more attractive and convenient option for motorists.”
The department developed the plan in collaboration with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York Power Authority, the New York State Department of Public Service, the New York State Thruway Authority, and the Long Island Power Authority.
The department and the New York Power Authority also recently entered into an agreement to allocate the first installment of funds. The authority will identify potential locations and install charging facilities along state highways by 2025.