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哥伦布、匹兹堡及各地消息
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Governor DeWine Announces $100 Million for
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Now Available
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(COLUMBUS,
Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today
announced that $100 million is now available to support the
implementation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
throughout the state over the next five years.
DriveOhio, which is a division of the Ohio Department of
Transportation (ODOT), today began accepting proposals from
companies to install and operate EV charging stations in Ohio.
"Having the capability to support more electric vehicle charging
stations is something we’ve been working on for years," said
Governor DeWine. "The development of a statewide network of charging
infrastructure will enable EV travel across the state, support
private sector investment, and spur even more economic development
across the state."
Funding proposals must align withOhio's EV Infrastructure
Deployment plan, which requires that charging stations support at
least four direct current fast chargers with at least 150 kilowatts
per port. Currently, Ohio has 13 charging stations that meet these
requirements and plans to add 30 more locations by 2025.
“This investment gives Ohio another opportunity to compete for the
future of the auto industry,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “Leading in
the automotive sector has been a priority for Ohio for quite some
time, and as part of that goal, we’ll continue to work towards
building up the EV workforce, so that businesses have access to
talent, and Ohioans can secure a career in a new, innovative
industry right here in our state.”
Ohio's EV infrastructure deployment will focus on interstate
corridors before moving on to U.S. and state routes. Once charging
stations on federally-required corridors are complete, the remaining
funds will be used for charging along additional corridors, at state
tourist attractions, and freight corridors.
"This network will go a long way toward improving the quality of
life for Ohio drivers, giving them initial confidence and
flexibility when driving Ohio's roads for personal, professional, or
recreational purposes, regardless of distance traveled or location,"
said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks.
"Ohio continues to lead in electric mobility, giving us an edge in
the procurement process. With states across the country vying for
the same equipment, our plan is deliberately crafted to attract the
right companies to meet the growing demand for reliable charging
across the state," said DriveOhio Executive Director Preeti
Choudhary.
Ohio's EV Infrastructure Deployment planwas approved by the Federal
Highway Administration last month, making the $100 million in
federal funding available for EV charging infrastructure over the
next five years.
ODOT will accept proposal requests until December
21, 2022. Proposal information and full guidelines can be found at
drive.ohio.gov/nevi.
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