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Policy and Funding Flashcards

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  1. Under the Inflation Reduction Act's Section 45W, what is the maximum tax credit a business can claim per qualifying commercial EV?

    Answer: $7,500 for light-duty and $40,000 for heavy-duty vehicles

    Section 45W provides up to $7,500 for qualifying light commercial EVs and up to $40,000 for larger commercial vehicles like trucks and vans.

  2. What does the term 'Alternative Fuel Corridor' (AFC) designation mean in the context of NEVI funding eligibility?

    Answer: A federally designated highway segment identified by FHWA for alternative fuel infrastructure

    AFCs are segments of the National Highway System designated by FHWA as priority routes for alternative fuel infrastructure deployment.

  3. Which NEVI program requirement relates to ensuring EV chargers are accessible and usable by drivers with disabilities?

    Answer: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards

    NEVI-funded charging stations must comply with ADA accessibility standards to ensure equitable access for people with disabilities.

  4. State EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans submitted for NEVI funding must address which of the following equity considerations?

    Answer: Access for rural, low-income, and disadvantaged communities

    NEVI plans must include strategies for equitable deployment, specifically addressing rural areas and disadvantaged communities underserved by existing infrastructure.

  5. What is the role of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (JOET) in EV infrastructure policy?

    Answer: Coordinates between DOE and DOT to support EV infrastructure deployment and provide technical assistance

    The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation was established to coordinate DOE and DOT efforts, providing states and communities with technical assistance for EV infrastructure.

  6. Under NEVI operational requirements, funded charging stations must maintain what minimum uptime percentage?

    Answer: 97%

    NEVI requires funded stations to maintain at least 97% uptime to ensure reliability for EV drivers on interstate corridors.

  7. Which provision requires NEVI-funded EV chargers to support open plug standards, specifically mandating which connector type be included?

    Answer: CCS (Combined Charging System) connector, with provisions for NACS adoption

    NEVI originally mandated CCS connectors; updated guidance also accommodates NACS (Tesla-derived standard) as it has been adopted widely by automakers.