Detroit Secures $23.4 Million Federal Grant for Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure

The City of Detroit recently received a monumental $23.4 million in federal funding to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This substantial award, the largest given to any municipality under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program, marks a significant step forward in Detroit’s journey toward a more sustainable and equitable future. This funding is part of a broader $521 million investment by the Biden-Harris Administration aimed at reducing transportation emissions and increasing access to EV charging stations nationwide. Detroit’s portion of this investment reflects the city’s critical role in the clean energy transition, given its deep automotive roots and ongoing efforts to address environmental and public health challenges. Detroit has long been a city synonymous with automotive innovation, but the environmental cost of that legacy has disproportionately impacted its Black and low-income communities. The introduction of accessible EV infrastructure is a crucial move toward correcting this imbalance. The city is ensuring that these chargers are placed in strategic locations—near community destinations and along Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs)—to maximize their utility for Detroit residents. This strategic placement is part of a broader vision to make EV ownership more practical and accessible for all Detroiters. Mayor Mike Duggan...