The Biden administration will award $623 million in grants for the construction of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the United States, officials announced on Jan. 11.
The grants will fund 47 EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure projects across 22 states and Puerto Rico, including the construction of 7,500 EV charging ports.
“America led the arrival of the automotive era, and now we have a chance to lead the world in the EV revolution—securing jobs, savings, and benefits for Americans in the process,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “This funding will help ensure that EV chargers are accessible, reliable, and convenient for American drivers, while creating jobs in charger manufacturing, installation, and maintenance for American workers.”
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