Texas EV (electric vehicle) is proud to be hosting a ribbon cutting on Dec. 12 to celebrate the opening of one of the first operational EV charging stations in the state, funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. This is a major step in Texas’ over $408 million efforts to expand its electric vehicle infrastructure with fast charging options at least every 50 miles along the interstates.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the Gainesville NEVI Station, located at 1200 I-35 Frontage Rd, at 9 a.m. next Thursday. It will officially open the charging station to the public and highlight the state’s commitment to advancing electric mobility. This station is part of the broader NEVI program, which is designed to create a nationwide network of EV chargers to support the growing demand for clean transportation options.
Attendees will include Kirk Fauver and Carl Highsmith from Federal Highway Administration Texas Division, Michael Chamberlain from Texas Department of Transportation, Buzz Smith from Texas EV Alliance, Mario Bravo from Texas EV Education Project, Jessica Keithan from Texas Electric School Bus Project, Brad Beauchamp from Blue Bird.
The event will also offer photo opportunities with several electric vehicles including a Tesla Cyber Truck, Ford Mach E, Tesla Model Y and a Blue Bird electric school bus.
“The road to a sustainable future begins here in Gainesville, Texas,” Kirk Fauver from the Texas Division of Federal Highways said. “Working together as partners with Federal, State and local stakeholders, as well as the private sector, we have forged a new path forward into the 21st century, and we celebrate this major technological accomplishment today.”
The Gainesville event is part of a two-day EV convoy roadshow tour across North Texas, which will also make stops in Denton, Sherman and Wichita Falls. Texas EV, in partnership with the Texas Electric School Bus Project, has organized the convoy, which includes a fleet of four to six electric vehicles—including the highly anticipated electric school bus—to highlight the role of electric transportation in improving air quality, boosting local economies, and helping Texas stay at the forefront of energy innovation.
At each location, stakeholders, community leaders and residents are invited to explore a range of electric vehicles, including electric school buses, and to learn about the various funding opportunities available for electrifying fleets, businesses and communities.
Source: Freepik.com