Five Midwestern States To Collaborate On Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Five states in the Midwest announced Thursday that they will work together to increase the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations.

A memorandum of understanding signed by the governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin says the states will form the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition, or “REV Midwest”.

State leaders said in a statement that the agreement aimed to position the region “competitively” for federal funding opportunities and that the ultimate goal was to create jobs, reduce emissions and improve performance. public health.

“Today’s REV Midwest Partnership is a bipartisan effort to build the future of mobility and electrification and connect our communities,” said the Governor of Michigan. Gretchen whitmerGretchen WhitmerEquilibrium / Sustainability – Presented by American Petroleum Institute – Tracking Earth’s ‘Ultimate Change Record’ Whitmer tracks 6-point GOP challenger in Michigan governor’s race: Michigan poll develops electrified route to recharge cordless electric vehicles, says Whitmer PLUS (D), in a press release.

“Our partnership will allow the Midwest to take the lead in electric vehicle adoption, reduce carbon emissions, spur innovation and create well-paying jobs,” she added.

Governors’ first objective is to focus on “important interstate and regional trade corridors”.

Indiana is the only state in the group with a GOP governor.

This effort comes amid congressional efforts to boost electric vehicle charging. The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the Senate awaiting a final vote in the House includes $ 7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging, as well as $ 5 billion that would be distributed to states to spend on recharging electric vehicles.