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Hawaiʻi becomes first to take part in federal EV infrastructure formula program.
Hawaiʻi will be the first state in the country to take part in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
The Federal Highway Administration awarded the state $2.6 million in funding for the project, which will be used by the state Department of Transportation to purchase 32 fast EV chargers and 16 power units.
Jim Burness, CEO of Aloha Charge, said the NEVI program will be applied throughout the state. "For much of the country, the priority for NEVI is to further enable long-distance travel," Burness said. "In Hawaiʻi, it means many things from bridging the long distance gaps on the Big Island to providing reliable charging options in densely populated Honolulu to bring in much needed fast charging access to the neighbor islands."
Burness called Hawaiʻi "the ideal state to take the lead within every program."
"While the environmental stakes are high for all of us, Hawaiʻi is seeing the effects of climate change front and center each and every day," Burness said. "The urgent need to get off fossil fuels cannot be understated, and these NEVI stations will allow the drivers in Hawaiʻi to transition to electrify transportation even more quickly." READ the full article HERE.
Hawai’i Public Radio (HPR), Hawaiʻi becomes first to take part in federal EV infrastructure formula program., July 12, 2023
The Puunene Park and Ride is poised to be one of the first in the state to receive electric vehicle chargers through the multibillion-dollar National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Federal, state and private industry leaders announced Tuesday that Hawaii is the first in the nation to secure the charger order though the NEVI program funding. They described Hawaii as “the ideal state to take the lead” due to the impacts of climate change on the islands and the state’s reliance on imported fuel.
It is estimated that Hawaii will receive a total of $17.6 million in funding throughout the duration of the program, according to a news release from Tritium DCFC Ltd., which is providing the chargers for the state in this first round of program funding. READ the full article HERE.
By Melissa Tanji, The Maui News, EV chargers coming to Maui under federal program, July 12, 2023
Tritium becomes sole supplier in Hawaii’s first NEVI charger rollout
The State of Hawai’i has selected Tritium to supply all fast chargers in its first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding round. The company believes Tritium is now the first manufacturer to secure an order through the NEVI program.
Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, NEVI will provide $5 billion over five years to support the development of EV chargers across US highways, including almost 1,000 miles of roadway in Hawai’i.
To unlock the funding, all 50 states of America, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico had to submit EV infrastructure deployment plans, a process they completed last August. A month later, in September 2022, the Federal Highway Administration approved Hawai’i’s proposal, granting the state access to $2.6 million of NEVI funding in FY2022.
Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) now chose the partners and will have them install charging facilities along the Alternative Fuel Corridors designated by NEVI.
HDOT is using the initial round of funding – the amount was not disclosed – to procure eight Tritium NEVI systems, comprising 32 fast chargers delivering 150 kW and 16 power units. The order for HDOT was placed by the National Car Charging subsidiary Aloha Charge, and the sites will be equipped with software developed by EV Connect. READ the full article HERE.
Electrive.com, Tritium becomes sole supplier in Hawaii’s first NEVI charger rollout., July 12, 2023
Tritium DCFC Limited (Tritium) (Nasdaq: DCFC), a global leader in direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced that the company will provide all fast chargers for the State of Hawai’i’s first round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funding. The company believes Tritium is now the first manufacturer to secure a fast charger order through NEVI program funding.
To commemorate this milestone, executives from Tritium, along with project partners Sustainability Partners and National Car Charging, will join officials from the White House, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, and Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) for a virtual discussion today about the future of e-mobility nationwide and how partnerships like theirs are paving the way for a more sustainable future. READ the full article HERE.
Yahoo! Finance, Tritium Becomes First Manufacturer to Win NEVI Fast Charger Order; Company to Provide All Fast Chargers for First Phase of Hawai’i NEVI Program., July 12, 2023
NATIONAL CAR CHARGING INCREASES SALES EFFORTS IN COLORADO, TEXAS and HAWAI'I
Honolulu-based Blaise Hirayama will lead NCC's Hawai'i team under the company's Aloha Charge brand. Aloha Charge is the leading EV charging provider in Hawai'i, and Blaise is excited to further expand the state's electrification.
Jim Anani will bring a wealth of automotive knowledge to Texas and surrounding states. He is excited to be a trailblazer as part of the rapidly evolving EV industry with National Car Charging.
"We're thrilled to have Kamala, Blaise, and Jim on-board! Adding their talent and energy to our already formidable team will allow our business to grow and thrive, and meet the evolving market demands," Burness shared. "We're excited to see where 2023 will take us and to help our clients meet the growing need to electrify their parking lots, fleets, and more." READ the full article HERE.
Cision PR Newswire, EV charging reseller adds new team members to meet industry demand. February, 15, 2023
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