As U.S. pushes a shift toward electric cars, where should the chargers go?

WASHINGTON POST • December 29, 2021

As federal officials draw up guidelines for billions in new spending on chargers, issues surrounding policy, technology and practical questions have bubbled up – among them, where new charging spots should go, how powerful they should be and how to cover busy corridors and harder-to-reach communities. The Biden administration’s goal is 500,000 new chargers, with an emphasis on disadvantaged and rural areas, as well as efforts to improve local air quality and promote equity.