As the UAW Moves Into Battery Plants, New Research Shows the Shift to EVs Doesn’t Lead to Job Losses
Years after GM’s Lordstown Assembly plant closed, union manufacturing jobs have returned to northeast Ohio, where workers feel the benefits firsthand. Read the full article here.
FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity for Rural America; The Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal
Today, President Biden will travel to Westby, Wisconsin to announce $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting […]
Study: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses
The spending increases were particularly pronounced for businesses within 100 yards of charging stations, and for businesses in low-income areas. Read the full article here.
Boston receives $15M federal grant to install at least 300 EV charging ports citywide
“This investment in electric vehicle charging stations across Boston will help make sure that every neighborhood in the city benefits from our clean energy future,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said. Read the full article here.
MnDOT Awarded Over $6 Million in Grant Funds
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program awarded $521.19 million in grant funding to 51 applicants to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – urban and rural areas alike – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). The Round 1B 51 […]
MassCEC Awards $4 Million to Climatetech Companies
Companies include those working to develop cleaner building materials, electric transportation options, and address waste issues, including Recharge America Participant Suryatech. Read the full article here.
Proven, Local Team of Weston & Sampson and Rivermoor Energy will Electrify Massachusetts Highways with High-Speed Charging Stations
Weston & Sampson and Rivermoor Energy are proud to announce that they have been selected as a team by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to develop the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)’s ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on Massachusetts roadways. Read the full article here.
How Local Companies are Helping EV Adoption in MA Communities with Old Homes
Upgrades to increase capacity could cost up to $10,000, but two tech firms with Boston roots may have a solution. Boston Globe technology writer Hiawatha Bray spoke with Radio Boston’s Tiziana Dearing about those efforts and the industry’s growing pains. Read the full article here.
New Federal Grant Projects to Slash U.S. Climate Emissions Include Efforts to Electrify Farming Equipment in Minnesota
Recipients in 30 states will share a pot of $4.3 billion to tackle clean energy and emissions reduction projects. Read the full article here.
Mullen’s Class 1 EV Cargo Van Receives Approval for the MOR-EV Program, Granting a $3,500 Rebate in Massachusetts
Under the MOR-EV program, the Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van, with a suggested MSRP of $34,500, is now approved for an MA state cash rebate of up to $3,500. When combined with the available $7,500 federal tax credit, the net effective cost of the Mullen ONE would be approximately $23,500. Read the full […]