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Pennsylvania transportation officials will use $14 million in federal funds to install public electric vehicle chargers around Philadelphia. (Billy Penn)
General Motors and EVgo partner to install hundreds of 350 kW electric vehicle fast charging stations across major cities in seven states, including New York. (Utility Dive)
The Treasury Department proposes new tax credits for individuals and businesses installing electric vehicle chargers. (Associated Press)
Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania are among the top states for electric school bus adoption, although figures for all but Maryland are elevated by the number of vehicles that have been funded, not delivered or operating. (Canary Media)
The Biden administration announces $3 billion in grants to build out an “end-to-end supply chain” for electric vehicles, seeking to challenge China’s dominance of the sector. (Associated Press)
A planned Hyundai electric vehicle and battery plant in Georgia that’s being supported by local, state and federal incentives sparks protests from farmers and residents concerned that it will use roughly 4 million gallons of water per day. (E&E News)
The neighboring towns of Lebanon, New Hampshire and White River Junction, Vermont, work to install multiple new electric vehicle chargers near their downtowns, aiming to increase economic activity. (Valley News)