State DC Fast Charging Planning

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We talk about the lack of DC Fast Charging here and there. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed last year, appropriated a lot of money to add more DC Fast Charging stations. The State DOT's are preparing their implementation plans now. They need to submit a National Electric Vehicle Implementation (NEVI) plan by August 1, 2022. They are seeking public comment now. Visit your State DOT's website and look for their NEVI plan page. Look at the information. They may have public meetings you could attend, emails addresses for submitting comments, and similar things.
Let's be positive. This is an opportunity to help our fellow EV enthusiasts improve your state's plan and the availability of DC Fast Charging in your state. Many of those involved, preparing the plan, will have little experience with EV's.
Also, visit the FHWA website. They have information on the planning and other helpful stuff. One thing is their discussion of the different levels of charging. They talk in terms of four levels. Level 1 using a 120 line; Level 2 using a 240 line; Old DC Fast Charging charging with 50 kw or less; and Faster DC Fast Charging charging at 150 kw or better, which the law requires they use at least along interstates.
Some thoughts: a) Charging stations and gasoline stations do the same thing. They refuel vehicles using different technologies. b) DC Fast Charging stations serve three classes of customers: 1) Travelers through a community; 2) Visitors to a community (shoppers, tourists, and commuting workers, students and business people); 3) Residents of the community without access to at home charging. The needs of all three classes need to be considered. c) Consider co-locating the DC Fast Charging stations at convenience stores selling gasoline. They provide amenities (trash cans, toilets, food and drink, and security) to ICE vehicle users that we do not see at typical DC Fast Charging station. Besides it will help the small businesses owning the stores to transition to the new era of EVs.
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We talk about the lack of DC Fast Charging here and there. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed last year, appropriated a lot of money to add more DC Fast Charging stations. The State DOT's are preparing their implementation plans now. They need to submit a National Electric Vehicle Implementation (NEVI) plan by August 1, 2022. They are seeking public comment now. Visit your State DOT's website and look for their NEVI plan page. Look at the information. They may have public meetings you could attend, emails addresses for submitting comments, and similar things.
Let's be positive. This is an opportunity to help our fellow EV enthusiasts improve your state's plan and the availability of DC Fast Charging in your state. Many of those involved, preparing the plan, will have little experience with EV's.
Also, visit the FHWA website. They have information on the planning and other helpful stuff. One thing is their discussion of the different levels of charging. They talk in terms of four levels. Level 1 using a 120 line; Level 2 using a 240 line; Old DC Fast Charging charging with 50 kw or less; and Faster DC Fast Charging charging at 150 kw or better, which the law requires they use at least along interstates.
Some thoughts: a) Charging stations and gasoline stations do the same thing. They refuel vehicles using different technologies. b) DC Fast Charging stations serve three classes of customers: 1) Travelers through a community; 2) Visitors to a community (shoppers, tourists, and commuting workers, students and business people); 3) Residents of the community without access to at home charging. The needs of all three classes need to be considered. c) Consider co-locating the DC Fast Charging stations at convenience stores selling gasoline. They provide amenities (trash cans, toilets, food and drink, and security) to ICE vehicle users that we do not see at typical DC Fast Charging station. Besides it will help the small businesses owning the stores to transition to the new era of EVs.
I went to my states website (Kentucky) and signed up to stay informed on what they planned to do about EV charging infrastructure. Thxs for the heads up!
 

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South Dakota is have a public session in Sioux Falls on the 22nd I plan on attending.
 

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South Dakota is have a public session in Sioux Falls on the 22nd I plan on attending.
Yes! South Dakota has been lagging for years on the Alternative Fuel Corridor planning. If I'm not mistaken, they are the only state that hasn't submitted anything to FHWA.
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