Charging Station Progress is Slow Going

[RickMachE]

Note this refers to the VW settlement funding.

$424 million given to states more than 4 years ago
48% spent
6 states haven't spent a dime

https://wallstreetjournal-ny-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=4128b81e6_1348497

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[Logal727]

Note this refers to the VW settlement funding.

$424 million given to states more than 4 years ago
48% spent
6 states haven't spent a dime

https://wallstreetjournal-ny-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=4128b81e6_1348497

Yeah, what happens when we leave it to the states who have a political agenda against EVs.

 

[Nklem]

Maine just issued a new plan for rural areas. I am sure it will not get enacted for years and due to inflation cost 50% more or we get 50% less. The Gov't had DCFC grants for 5 new stations (Every 50 miles) near me that would open up full EV travel, they awarded them last May. Not one has been installed yet. So no DCFC for 2 hours distance from me yet. Depressing!

 

[kltye]

I do wonder what's the holdup. I'm not 100% sure what the grant requirements are (e.g., does it have to be DCFC only), but I know DCFC station profitability can be thin. I wonder if that's part of the reason some states haven't spent the money yet.

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