EV Charging

Texas Eagle Amtrak train pulling into station in Austin, Texas with glass high-rise buildings in background.

Five Key Transportation Funding Proposals in Trump’s Budget

The President’s proposed 2026 budget would keep spending roughly the same for transit and rail and eliminate over $5 billion in funding for EV charging infrastructure.

June 10, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Waffle House restaurant in rural open area with large yellow and black sign and several cars parked in front.

Starting in 2026, You Can Charge Your EV at Waffle House

The 24-hour chain infamous for brawls and, to a lesser extent, waffles plans to install fast-chargers at many of its locations.

May 23, 2025 - Jalopnik

Electric car charging station with several Chevy Bolts charging in parking lot of store in Bellingham, Washington

Electric Grid Capacity Could Hamstring EV Growth

Industry leaders say the U.S. electric grid is unprepared for the increased demand for power created by electric cars, data centers, and electric homes.

May 21, 2025 - GovTech

Front of Walmart store with sign.

Walmart Announces Nationwide EV Charging Network

The company plans to install electric car chargers at most of its stores by 2030.

May 7, 2025 - Inc.

"Public EV Charging" sign with logo stenciled on black asphalt in parking lot.

The Future of EV Charging Stations and Urban Planning

Explore the future of EV charging in cities and discover urban planning strategies for integrating electric vehicle infrastructure and promoting sustainable transportation.

April 22, 2025 - Devin Partida

Silver electric BMW car parked in driveway of home in Oakland, California.

Oakland to Add 244 New EV Chargers

Oakland plans to launch its new charging network at eight locations by the end of 2025.

April 1, 2025 - City of Oakland

Cars parked and plugged in at an EV charging lot in Santa Monica, California surrounded by palm trees.

EV Chargers Now Outnumber Gas Pumps by Nearly 50% in California

Fast chargers still lag behind amidst rapid growth.

March 28, 2025 - Inside EVs

Close-up on blue and white "Electric vehicle charging station" sign with arrow pointing right on pole on city street.

New York State Finances $60M Loan for EV Charging Infrastructure

Gov. Hochul announced the investment just as a federal program for EV charging infrastructure was halted by administration officials.

February 11, 2025 - Wins Newsroom

Row of vehicles parked and plugged in at EV charging station.

Federal EV Charging Program Suspended

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program planned to fund the construction of hundreds of EV charging stations across the country.

February 9, 2025 - Wired

White Waymo autonomous vehicle in parking area in San Francisco, California with Ghirardelli vintage sign in background.

Robotaxi Charging Lots Could Complicate San Francisco Housing Development

Multiple sites slated for housing development are now being turned into charging and storage lots for autonomous vehicles, making housing an unintended victim of the robotaxi revolution.

January 27, 2025 - San Francisco Chronicle

Electric Cars

Federal Government May Make About-Face on EV Purchases

The incoming administration appears poised to slash funding for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

December 19, 2024 - Wired

Close-up of front corner of grey Rivian truck with charger plugged in.

Rivian Joins Movement Toward Universal EV Charging

As more automakers like Tesla, Ford, and Rivian make their charging infrastructure compatible, the shift could lead to the faster development of a nationwide EV charging network.

December 10, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Rendering of truck and cars driving on green electric vehicle charging roadway lane.

UCLA Will Build California’s First EV Charging Roadway

The ¾-mile segment will allow electric shuttles and buses to charge while driving.

November 21, 2024 - KTLA

Row of white electric vehicle chargers in an outdoor parking lot.

California Secures $150 Million for Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

The Golden State has received almost $150 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to build over 9,200 EV charging ports, bolstering the state’s efforts to expand zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

August 30, 2024 - Los Angeles Times

Electric car charging area in a parking lot at a Costco in Clermont, Florida.

Florida Law Bars Cities From Regulating EV Chargers

Under the new law, cities cannot require charging infrastructure in local codes.

July 28, 2024 - JD Supra

Close-up of row of electric cars plugged into chargers at outdoor station.

Zoning for Electric Vehicles

Local zoning codes can be adjusted to encourage the building of EV charging infrastructure into neighborhoods.

July 25, 2024 - New York Law Review

Close-up of hand holding EV charger charging car with brick three-story house in background.

The Case for EVs in Rural Areas

Many rural households could benefit from the cost savings of electric cars for everyday trips.

July 11, 2024 - CleanTechnica

Close-up of green and white sign for 1 hour EV charging station outdoors with tall palm trees in background against blue sky.

LA’s EV Chargers Unevenly Distributed, Resulting in ‘Charging Deserts’

Even in the nation’s third-largest EV market, a charger can be hard to find.

July 1, 2024 - Axios

Overhead view of black asphalt parking lot with white lined parking spots with EV charging logos.

Study Highlights Equity Gaps in California's EV Incentives

A UCLA research team identifies gaps in incentive uptake and electric vehicle registration rates in disadvantaged communities.

June 25, 2024 - UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

Construction work on highway segment in Indiana that will charge electric vehicles.

This Highway in Indiana Will Charge EVs

The project will test a technology that wirelessly charges vehicles driving or parked on the roadway.

May 6, 2024 - The Cool Down

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