Daily EV news · US · 24 February 2026
EV Charging
Tesla maps 64 Megacharger sites for Semi truck charging across the United States
Tesla has added 64 Megacharger locations to its public map, outlining planned charging infrastructure for its Semi electric truck fleet. The rollout, reported by Electrek, marks a significant expansion of dedicated heavy-duty EV charging routes in the United States. The move signals Tesla's commitment to building out the backbone network needed to support commercial electric trucking operations.
Why it matters
The 64-site Megacharger network represents one of the largest planned heavy-duty charging deployments to date, creating procurement opportunities for site development, electrical infrastructure and construction contractors. For charge point operators and fleet managers, the mapped routes provide visibility into where Tesla will anchor commercial EV charging corridors, informing competitive infrastructure planning and depot siting decisions.
Texas Department of Transportation addresses electric vehicle infrastructure demand
The Texas Department of Transportation has published guidance on meeting demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state. The document outlines the agency's approach to expanding EV charging networks, though specific deployment figures or timelines were not disclosed in the available excerpt. The publication appears on the official TxDOT website, indicating formal state policy direction.
Why it matters
State transportation department guidance shapes procurement frameworks and site selection criteria for federally funded charging corridors. Texas represents one of the largest US markets for EV infrastructure investment, making TxDOT policy a key reference for CPOs and contractors bidding on National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) programme projects.
Electric Vehicles
New York school district reports 51 per cent higher operating costs for electric buses versus diesel
Alexandria Central School District in New York State found electric school buses cost $1.03 per mile to operate in 2024 to 2025, compared to $0.68 per mile for diesel, a 51 per cent increase. Two of the district's four electric buses were out of service for 58 and 65 days respectively during the school year due to brake problems, electrical connector failures and mid route shutdowns. The findings come as New York mandates all school bus sales be zero emission by 2027 and fleets 100 per cent electric by 2035, with Superintendent Robert Fountain calling for the state to reconsider the timeline given infrastructure and reliability challenges.
Why it matters
The data provides a real world cost and uptime benchmark for electric school bus procurement as US states accelerate zero emission fleet mandates. Districts and operators evaluating electric bus tenders will need to factor in higher per mile costs and potential downtime when modelling total cost of ownership against regulatory deadlines.