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Henrico gets federal funding jolt for EV charging stations
People shopping for a new car or truck often hesitate to buy an electric vehicle because there aren’t many public charging stations. However, that situation will improve in Henrico County, which was awarded about $1.45 million in January through the U.S. Transportation Department’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. The funds, along with a […]
Lawmakers signal more support for electric vehicles, charging network
RICHMOND, Va. — Lawmakers advanced legislation to expand electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state, which could help meet a looming mandate that sales of new gas-powered vehicles be phased out by 2035. More infrastructure, such as electric chargers, is needed to meet the deadline and growing EV demand. Del. Richard “Rip” Sullivan, D-Fairfax, introduced House […]
Virginia Transformer Corp. launches EV charger module
Roanoke-based power transformer manufacturer Virginia Transformer Corp. has entered the electric vehicle market by launching a manufacturing division to create components for commercial electric vehicle power chargers, with plans to expand the initiative, the company announced Monday. Commercial customers can build self-contained, scalable power modules from VTC’s new product, E2V. The unit [...]
