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Legislation to strengthen the supply chain introduced in Congress

December 6, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN) introduced legislation that would strengthen the supply chain, as well as to help America remain competitive with new technologies. The Congress members introduced the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains […]


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Wisconsin bills would enable retail EV charging, drop ‘cumbersome’ utility requirement

November 30, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

The NEVI program was announced last year, with $5 billion in formula funding for states and another $2.5 billion available in competitive grants. States must develop transportation electrification plans to access the funds, which among other requirements must allow charging […]


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New York to invest $100M for roadway repaving, resiliency enhancements

November 30, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state would release $100 million to support repaving and improvements to state roadways impacted by the extreme weather. Hochul said the state would fund repaving projects in 66 locations covering nearly […]


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Utah to double electric vehicle charging capacity

November 16, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Fifteen sites throughout Utah have received funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, doubling the state’s current fast charging capacity by the end of 2024. The NEVI program is designed to build out states’ electric vehicle charging […]


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Michigan’s transportation commission approved five year transportation program

November 14, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Thursday, the Michigan State Transportation Commission (STC) approved the Michigan Department of Transportation’s final Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) outlining the state’s transportation priorities from 2024-2028. The 5YTP contains a list of planned projects for the MDOT Highway Program including […]


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U.S. DOT awards $50M to Delaware Port of Wilmington for expansion

November 7, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Friday, the Delaware Gov. John Carney joined U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-DE) to announce the state had been awarded $50 million in federal grants to expand the Port of […]


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Big power’s EV charging strategy: Raise rates, overpromise, underdeliver, repeat

November 3, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

If someone declares debate unnecessary, it is often a dead giveaway that the facts are not on their side. The “debate is settled” tactic seems to have become popular among electric utility executives who are tired of the public questioning […]


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Legislation would invest in repair, rehabilitation of urban canals

October 30, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act to address the repair and rehabilitate of urban canals. The Urban Canal Modernization Act would authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide communities […]


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Utility, charging company battle over EV fast chargers slows deployment amid massive needs

October 18, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

The transformation of U.S. transportation to electric vehicles requires a massive deployment of fast chargers that is being slowed by a debate over whether utilities should own and operate charging facilities, analysts on both sides of the debate agree. To […]


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FHWA approves New York’s electric vehicle plan

October 18, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

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. […]


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Pennsylvania DOT accepting unsolicited public-private partnership proposals

October 16, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) will be accepting unsolicited transportation project proposals. Officials said the proposals would only apply to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure. The P3 offices said it was […]


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Kentucky Lithium-ion Recycling Facility to Begin Construction in November

September 27, 2023

Via: Waste360

Partnering with U.S.-based Ascend Elements and e-waste recycling subsidiary TES, South Korea’s SK ecoplant is preparing to launch a lithium-ion battery hub in Hopkinsville, Ky. SK ecoplant is opening a $65 million lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Hopkinsville which will […]


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Ocean County, NJ to Receive Grant to Improve Recycling Infrastructure

September 25, 2023

Via: Waste360

Ocean County, New Jersey is set to receive a grant to improve its recycling program with new, state-of-the-art technology. Announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) the $1,867,163 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant will finance the installation of an […]


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FAA authorizes additional companies for drone operations

September 8, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently authorized two additional companies to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The agency asked for public input on four BVLOS requests and is reviewing one request. Phoenix Air Unmanned was authorized to […]


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Utility partnerships with the automotive sector: How electric companies are preparing for EV growth

September 6, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Electric vehicles could drive a 38% rise in U.S. electricity consumption by 2050. To prepare, utilities and other energy companies are partnering with auto manufacturers and other stakeholders to explore how to manage grid stress, use EVs as distributed resources […]


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How utilities are partnering with GM, BMW, Lyft and others in the auto sector to accelerate EV adoption

September 6, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

EVs could drive a 38% rise in U.S. electricity consumption by 2050, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates. The demand will provide utilities with new revenues, but it will also require distribution system upgrades and load management strategies to […]


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3 reasons composite matting is right for disaster recovery

August 21, 2023

Via: Utility Dive

Intense flooding in the Northeast, extreme heat waves in the Southwest — across the U.S., we’re seeing an increase in weather-related disasters that cause damage to electricity grids. A recent study found that between the years 2000 and 2021, 83% […]


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Two new Marine Highway routes designated

August 18, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the U.S. Marine Highway Program would add two new Marine Highway routes during a visit to Alaska Wednesday. In Alaska, M-11, a route covering more than 6,500 miles will be added to […]


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How Utilities Can Balance the Growth of EV Charging Consumption

August 17, 2023

Via: PowerMag

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is proceeding faster than anticipated even a year ago. Recent projections say EVs could account for 30 to 42 million light-duty vehicles on U.S. roads in 2030. That does not include municipal and school buses, delivery […]


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Pennsylvania announces “Green Light-Go” grants to improve traffic safety

August 15, 2023

Via: Transportation Today News

On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) had awarded 77 grants totaling nearly $36 million for the state’s “Green Light-Go” program. The program, which provides reimbursements to municipalities for updates that improve efficiency and […]