The Biden Administration announced new steps to build out the first ever national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along the United States' highways and in communities, a key piece of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Department of Energy, is proposing new standards to make charging electric vehicles (EVs) a convenient, reliable, and affordable for all Americans, including when driving long distances. "The new standards will ensure everyone can use the network -no matter what car you drive or which state you charge in, " the White House said.
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