Biden to invest $100M in improving EV chargers.

The Biden Administration’s Plan to Aid Electric Car Drivers

The‍ Biden administration ‌has announced ‍a⁤ $100⁢ million initiative to support America’s electric car drivers. ​The funding, sourced ‌from the bipartisan infrastructure ⁢bill of 2021, will be used to repair‌ and⁣ replace thousands of chargers used for‌ electric vehicles.

Addressing Charger Unavailability

The funding‌ aims to⁢ address the issue⁣ of ‍chargers classified as‌ “temporarily unavailable.” These chargers, numbering around 6,000, ⁢may be affected by power issues, routine maintenance, or vandalism. The Wall Street Journal reports ‌that there are already approximately 150,000 public charging⁤ ports available.

National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

The Biden administration has set a ‍goal of⁣ establishing a national network of ⁤500,000 electric vehicle ⁢chargers by 2030.

Tesla’s Success in Charging ⁤Station Reliability

According to a study by J.D. Power, Tesla’s charging stations have a low ​failure rate of 4%, compared to ‍20% for other charging stations. The study⁢ also found that 61% of shoppers were considering purchasing an electric vehicle, ⁤with charging station⁣ unavailability ⁣being a major concern for 49% of ⁤those⁢ not considering ‍an EV.

Overcoming Charging Challenges

While most electric vehicle owners primarily charge their ​vehicles at home, ​the exceptional ‍use case of⁣ long road trips remains a concern for potential buyers. Stewart Stropp, J.D. Power’s executive director of E.V. intelligence,‍ explains that addressing this concern is crucial to encourage more shoppers to consider ‍electric vehicles.

Introducing Zooz Power’s Ultra-Fast Charging System

Zooz Power, an Israeli‌ company, has recently launched its ⁢first⁤ charging system in the United States. Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, this system showcases Zooz Power’s technology, which can fully recharge⁣ batteries within 15 minutes by converting ‌electrical energy into kinetic energy. Zooz CEO Boaz Weizer expresses excitement about this milestone and⁢ mentions pilot projects with notable organizations.

Exploring ​Alternative Solutions

In addition to traditional charging infrastructure, developers have ⁤been‌ working on innovative solutions to address ‍the energy‌ needs of electric ​vehicles. ‌Some have been experimenting with electrified roads,⁢ where ⁢vehicles can charge ⁣while ⁣in motion or stopped. Electreon Wireless, an Israeli company, ⁢has successfully⁤ tested⁣ a ⁢Toyota RAV4 hybrid on a partially electrified track, demonstrating the potential of this technology.