The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration recently announced a new round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program created by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
According to a July 6 FHWA news release, the funding is earmarked for EV Alternative Fuel Corridors to create a network of charging stations for electric vehicles, with corridor designations now established across 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
“Whether you drive an electric sedan or an electric pickup truck, or any other EV that saves you money at the pump, you need to be able to count on finding chargers along the road as easily as a gas station,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in the news release. “We’re pleased to announce the latest round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations, which will accelerate deployment of an EV charging network that covers every part of our country.”
Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack pointed out in the news release that by expanding the Alternative Fuel Corridor designations, access will be improved to EV charging stations, enabling motorists to save money and reduce emissions.
The FWHA news release noted the Alternative Fuel Corridors were created in 2016 and are located near national highways around the country.
According to the FWHA’s news release, the announcement included about 250 new designations, which were selected based on input from local and state officials.
