Biden admin allocates $623M for national EV charging network.
47 stations and 7,500 ports across 22 states and Puerto Rico.
Buttigieg sees U.S. leading global EV revolution, creating jobs.
$7.5B approved to achieve 500,000 chargers by 2030.
Slow progress, only Ohio, New York opened charging stations.
EV sales quadrupled since 2021, 1M+ sold in 2023.
Public charging ports up 70% to 168,426. Goal: EVs = 50% new car sales by 2030.
"Range anxiety" hinders EV adoption, says AP-NORC survey.
Despite concerns, Buttigieg confident in EV revolution.
$311M for 36 "community" projects boosting EV infrastructure.
$312M for 11 highway "corridors" with Riverside County charging facility.
$56M for two truck charging sites in California's San Joaquin Valley.
$70M for up to five hydrogen fueling stations in Texas.
$15M for 87 EV charging stations in Maryland, including Coppin State University.
Grants aim to fast-track EV charging, support clean energy solutions.