With Engaged Voters & Smart Public Policy, Indiana Can Lead on Next-Gen Alternative Fuels

Around the United States, adoption of electric vehicles has continued to increase alongside investment in zero-emission vehicle technology and charging infrastructure thanks to investments made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The scope of this law goes beyond traditional roads and bridges. There are innovative programs such as the Clean School Bus Program which provides funding for electric and alternative fuel buses for school districts across the country. All around Indiana, Hoosiers are embracing these opportunities. Already, Carmel Clay Schools has been awarded an electric school bus and the City of Carmel has been awarded funding to install two Level 2 charging stations under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.

In Newberry, Ind., EV Connect is partnering with Indiana’s Battery Innovation Center and Energy Systems Network to create a large-scale vehicle to grid system for school bus and heavy-duty truck fleets. This clean energy investment is key as the number of electric vehicles in the United States increases.

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