New Jersey Gets Federal Money to Build Charging Stations for Trucks and Buses
Official: Governors Murphy, Lamont, Moore, Carney Celebrate Major Federal Funding Award for Investments in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Charging Infrastructure to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals
Reading: Federal funding award enables NJ to invest in medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure, directly supporting the state's emissions reduction goals.
The charging infrastructure will make it easier for businesses to switch to electric vehicles and cut emissions.
In clear language
New Jersey, along with Connecticut, Maryland, and Delaware, received a major federal grant to install charging stations for medium and heavy-duty vehicles like delivery trucks and buses. This funding helps the states meet their goals to reduce pollution from transportation. The charging infrastructure will make it easier for businesses to switch to electric vehicles and cut emissions.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Truck drivers and delivery companies that operate medium and heavy-duty vehicles
- Public transit agencies and bus operators
- Residents in areas where new charging stations will be built
- Businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs
What can you do?
- If you own or operate a commercial vehicle, research available incentives and charging station locations as they become available
- Support local initiatives to expand EV charging infrastructure in your community
- Ask your employer or local transit authority about plans to transition their fleets to electric vehicles
In the press
New Jersey is receiving federal funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure for trucks and buses. Coverage in NJ Spotlight News and NJ.com reports on charging stations coming to I-95 and millions allocated to support more electric buses on NJ streets.
- NJ Spotlight NewsEV truck charging stations coming to I-95
- NJ.comN.J. gets millions to help put more electric buses on the street
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