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🚗⚡ U.S. EV Charging Infrastructure Insights: Accessibility: 64% of Americans live within 2 miles of a public EV charger, enhancing convenience and fostering positive opinions about EVs. Growth Trends: The number of public EV charging stations has more than doubled since 2020, driven by urban demand. Regional Leadership: The West Coast leads in charger density, showing strong state support for EV initiatives. Economic Influence: Infrastructure investments contribute to job creation in tech and manufacturing sectors. Policy Support: Government incentives play a key role in expanding the charging network. Looking Ahead: By 2030, 80% of new cars in major cities could be electric, underscoring the need for more chargers. 🔗 For a deeper dive into these trends and more, check out the full report below >>>> #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #CleanEnergy #TechnologyInnovation

Highly recommend this Pew Research Center analysis of #ElectricVehicle charging stations that blends opinion and geographic data . Top finding: ◾ Those who live close to an #EV charging station are more likely to considering buying an electric vehicle. (And, yes, this holds when taking into account things like party affiliation). There's a lot I liked (and learned!) in this report beyond the lead finding. For instance: 🔌 The number of public EV chargers in the U.S. has doubled since 2020 (from 29,000 to 61,000) 🏙 Chargers are far more common in urban areas; but the *growth* in charging stations has actually been a bit higher in rural areas. On range anxiety 🛣 , our data does not show a connection between those who regularly take long car trips (over 100 miles) and interest in buying an EV -- I found this really interesting! In fact, Those who regularly take long trips are slightly more likely than those who do not to consider buying an EV (39% v 36%). This analysis is part of an ongoing efforts at Pew Research to understand how people think about -- and make decisions -- in areas related to #energy and #climatechange Take a look at the full report by Sono Shah and Sam Bestvater here. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eM97Ri9t

The 2-Mile EV Revolution: How Proximity is Powering the Clean Energy Transition New EV charging data reveals game-changing opportunities for clean energy businesses. Here's what you need to know: 1. The 2-mile tipping point: 64% of Americans now live within 2 miles of a public EV charger. This proximity significantly boosts positive perceptions and purchase intent for EVs. Smart businesses are capitalizing on this by strategically placing chargers to influence consumer behavior. 2. Rural gold rush: While urban areas dominate, rural charging station growth is outpacing cities (34% vs. 29%). The Inflation Reduction Act offers lucrative incentives for rural installations. First movers have a chance to capture underserved markets and build brand loyalty. 3. Bridging the political divide: Even Republicans living near chargers show increased EV interest. This signals a potential depoliticization of clean energy, opening doors for broader market appeal. 4. State-level strategy is crucial: California leads in total chargers but ranks 49th in charger-to-EV ratio. This creates both challenges and opportunities. Savvy companies are tailoring their approach to each state's unique landscape. 5. Beyond automotive: The EV infrastructure boom impacts multiple sectors. Real estate, retail, and workforce development are just a few areas ripe for innovation. ChargePoint's partnership with Target shows how strategic charger placement can drive foot traffic and create win-win scenarios for multiple businesses. If these trends continue, we might see "EV-centric" community planning reshape urban and suburban development. How could your business capitalize on this potential shift? Remember, while this data is promising, challenges remain. Public skepticism about infrastructure development persists. Innovative businesses that address these concerns head-on will be best positioned to thrive in the evolving EV economy. What excites you most about the opportunities highlighted here? Share your thoughts in the comments! https://lnkd.in/gkdQmBdz

The number of EV charging stations has more than doubled since 2020 with over 95% of Americans living in a county with atleast one public charging stations. A new report by Pew Research Center dives deep into the current landscape and future developments in EV infrastructure. Read the report: https://hubs.ly/Q02zpcgS0

Anita Tendler, PhD and I wrote a piece about how utilities can help accelerate EV charging deployment! In short: arm charging developers with the information (via publicly available maps) to be able to choose the lowest-cost, fastest-to-interconnect sites as early as possible in the site development process. Turns out, utilities covering just 15% of all U.S. customers (and ~10% of all fast chargers) have such maps! Utilities can and should do better!

“On the whole, the American public is fairly skeptical that the U.S. will be able to build the infrastructure necessary to support large numbers of EVs on the roads. Just 17% of U.S. adults say they are extremely or very confident in the country’s ability to develop this infrastructure. But 20% of those who live within a mile of a public charger say they’re extremely or very confident that the U.S. will build the infrastructure necessary to support EVs, almost twice the share (11%) among those who live more than 2 miles from a charging station.” Fascinating… 🧐 #charginginfrastructure #infrastructureanxiety #ev #evcharging #emobility #electric #charging

To date, the government has been using one metric (uptime) to regulate EV chargers, and it’s proving, to quote one expert, “necessary but not sufficient.” The problem is, EV charging issues take myriad forms that go far beyond whether the charger is online or not. And both regulators and infrastructure owners are all too often missing this data. It’s another good example showing that interoperability, remote monitoring and diagnostics, remote updates, and real-time information are not easy, but are crucial to enabling energy transformation. Read more at https://buff.ly/3GDoTfG

Both public and private investment in EV charging infrastructure is surging to meet rising demand in the Southeast. Yet the region still lags the rest of the U.S. in charging availability, according to a new report from the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. https://lnkd.in/eNis4AUq Co-authored by Nicholas Sommer, LFA (graduate student with Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business) and Trey M. G. (research analyst at the Nicholas Institute), the report analyzes growth patterns of two types of EV charging infrastructure—direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations and Level 2 stations—in a dozen Southeastern states during 2023. Featuring interactive data visualizations, the report also shows imbalances per capita in charging ports between the states in the study. #EVs #ElectricVehicles #TransportationElectrification #SoutheastUS

An estimated 1.1M Level 2 EV Charging Stations and DC Fast Chargers will need to be installed by 2030 to meet the current rate of EV adoption and charging demand. That's a staggering 414 new EV charger installations a day, on average. But beyond the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the charging stations will need a reliable source of power. Utilities are increasingly dealing with aging infrastructure, and with a complete transition to EVs requiring ~1.25 trillion kWh of electricity annually, the grid will need urgent upgrades to keep up with the increased demand. The growing wave of electrification presents incredible opportunities for utilities to emerge as a resilient energy and sustainability leader in their community, but it doesn't come without its challenges. For utilities, the implications of such projections are immense, as they will be expected to ensure standardized, reliable connections across state lines, as well as support the installation of charging stations across residential, commercial, and public settings. . In this comprehensive guide, we outline five tips to help utilities navigate a world of growing energy demand and the need for reliable electric vehicle infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gV2QaEHx . . . . #Electrification #EnergyTransition #ElectricVehicles #EV #FutureisElectric #EVCharging #EVGuide #EVCharger #Utilities #GridResilience #EnergyIndependence #Sustainability #EVInfrastructure #Technology #Qmerit

🌱 The future of transportation is electric, but we must ensure it's an inclusive future. Discover how states are leveraging data insights to address equity gaps and improve access to EV charging infrastructure. https://hubs.ly/Q01WkGT30 #EVs #electricvehicles #evcharginginfrastructure