WASHINGTON D.C. (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan will receive over $16 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to build public electric vehicle charging stations across the state this year. The Act was signed into law November 15, 2021, but the Michigan allocation was announced by Michigan Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters Thursday.
According to Stabenow and Peters, surveys have shown that concern over charging station availability is one of the top reasons why people do not purchase an electric vehicle.
“Electric vehicles are a key part of our clean energy future and the best way to stop paying high gas prices. But you can’t drive one without access to convenient charging stations. This investment will help make sure we have public charging stations across Michigan so that it’s easier for people to drive the electric vehicles being made here in Michigan,” said Senator Stabenow.
“There’s no doubt that the future of the auto industry is electric – and the bipartisan infrastructure law will provide needed investments to build charging stations across our state,” said Senator Peters. “I’m proud to have helped pass this legislation into law to create good-paying jobs in Michigan, shore up domestic manufacturing, and tackle the climate crisis head on.”
