The federal government has put money on the table to help states and local jurisdictions build the nation’s electric vehicle infrastructure, and the Maryland Department of Transportation is unveiling a new tool to help its partners across Maryland apply for and secure those funds. With three weeks before a June 13 application deadline for the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program, the department has launched its new EV Charger Siting Tool – a one-stop online resource to help counties, towns and local agencies determine which communities are strong candidates to receive some of the $2.5 billion in federal funds available over the next five years. “The Moore-Miller Administration has positioned Maryland as a leader in electric vehicle infrastructure, knowing we’ll see tremendous growth and investment as more and more EVs come into the marketplace,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Helping our partners across the state secure federal funding for EV projects is part of our leadership role, and this tool is just one facet of our strategy to share knowledge, expertise and experience to make the most of those opportunities.” As its name implies, MDOT’s EV Changer Siting Tool helps determine the best sites in Maryland […]
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