"Expanding EV Charging Network: White House Announces Grants for Thousands of New Stations Nationwide"

The White House has announced $623 million to fund 47 electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico, aiming to address range anxiety and enable long road trips in electric cars. The funding includes plans for 7,500 new EV charging ports in states such as New Jersey, California, Texas, and Arizona, with a goal of at least 500,000 public chargers across the U.S. by 2030. Rental car companies like Hertz and Avis are also navigating the transition to EV fleets, with Hertz recently selling a portion of its electric fleet. The government is also working on addressing the reliability of existing chargers and ensuring that the new charging stations are app-enabled and accessible off the roadway every 50 miles.