Lansing Celebrates Investment in E-V Infrastructure

The Facts -

  • Lansing Mayor Andy Schor announced an $8 million electric vehicle infrastructure investment.
  • The funding will support the Michigan Capitol Area Regional E-V Charging Gateway Initiative to expand regional E-V infrastructure.
  • Officials plan to install more than 50 new E-V charging stations to alleviate 'range anxiety' and encourage E-V adoption.


Lansing Leaps into Clean Transportation with $8M Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Investment

Lansing's Major, Andy Schor, is embracing the city's leap into clean transportation with an $8 million investment in electric vehicle infrastructure. The funding is sourced from the bipartisan infrastructure law, supporting the Michigan Capitol Area Regional E-V Charging Gateway Initiative, aiming to broaden the electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.

Lansing Mayor Andy Schor speaks at the Clean Transportation E-V Event
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor speaks at the Clean Transportation E-V Event (WLNS)

Officials announce that this initiative will add more than 50 new E-V charging stations, easing the public's transition to E-V's. "Range anxiety is a common concern for drivers contemplating the switch, but once they choose to drive an electric vehicle, they're overwhelmingly satisfied," stated David Kieve, EDF Action President.

Noting the prevalence of home-based charging, Kieve added, "seeing charging stations throughout the Capital Region will instill confidence in drivers and commuters that their choices are sound."

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