Daily EV news · US · 29 April 2026
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Michigan allocates 51 million dollars in 2025 for NEVI charging stations after slow 2024 rollout
Michigan Department of Transportation will spend 51 million dollars this year to build charging stations under the federally funded NEVI (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program, which targets a charging station every 50 miles. Progress has been slow, with only six charging stations announced for metro Detroit in 2024. The report highlights operational challenges including cold weather equipment failures that forced drivers to warm charging cables inside vehicles.
Why it matters
The 51 million dollar allocation signals accelerated NEVI deployment in Michigan after a sluggish first year, creating immediate procurement opportunities for charging hardware and installation contractors. Reliability issues flagged by existing EV owners underscore the need for cold weather rated equipment specifications in upcoming tenders.
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New Orleans charter school deploys nine IC Bus electric school buses with Highland EaaS support
New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School has unveiled a fleet of nine IC Bus Type C electric school buses, operated by A&S Transportation and supported by Highland Electric Fleets through its Electrification-as-a-Service model. The project was funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program, secured via a coalition of school districts. Dedicated charging ports enable overnight charging to support daily student routes.
Why it matters
The deployment demonstrates how EaaS models and federal Clean School Bus funding are enabling smaller operators to adopt electric fleets with managed charging infrastructure. It signals growing demand for turnkey electric school bus solutions that bundle vehicles, charging hardware, and operational support.
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Connecticut House votes 99 to 51 to delay state clean bus electrification mandate
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed House Bill 5464 on 29 April 2026, rolling back portions of the state's 2022 Clean Air Act that barred the Department of Transportation from buying new diesel buses. Officials cited changes in federal environmental policy under the Trump administration as the reason for relaxing the school and transit bus electrification timeline.
Why it matters
The vote signals a potential slowdown in state level electric bus procurement in Connecticut, affecting fleet operators and charging infrastructure suppliers who had planned around the original 2022 mandate. Contractors and CPOs targeting transit and school bus depot charging projects in the state may need to revise deployment schedules and revenue forecasts.