{"id":448780,"date":"2021-03-02T14:58:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T19:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=448780"},"modified":"2021-03-02T14:58:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T19:58:17","slug":"aep-dominion-energy-duke-energy-entergy-southern-company-and-tva-plan-to-add-electric-vehicle-fast-chargers-to-connect-gulf-coast-midwest-and-atlantic-state-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/aep-dominion-energy-duke-energy-entergy-southern-company-and-tva-plan-to-add-electric-vehicle-fast-chargers-to-connect-gulf-coast-midwest-and-atlantic-state-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"AEP, Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Entergy, Southern Company and TVA Plan to Add Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers to Connect Gulf Coast, Midwest and Atlantic State Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n RICHMOND, Va.<\/span>, March 2, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure that electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast, through the Midwest and South, and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions.<\/p>\n

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The Electric Highway Coalition \u2013 made up of American Electric Power, Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Entergy Corporation, Southern Co., and the Tennessee Valley Authority \u2013 announced a plan to enable EV drivers seamless travel across major regions of the country through a network of DC fast chargers for EVs. The companies are each taking steps to provide EV charging solutions within their service territories. This represents an unprecedented effort to offer convenient EV charging options across different company territories and allow EV travel without interruption.<\/p>\n

The Edison Electric Institute estimates 18 million EVs will be on U.S. roads by 2030. While many drivers recognize the benefits of driving an EV, such as the ease of low-cost home charging, some are concerned with the availability of charging stations during long road trips. With efforts like the Electric Highway Coalition, electric companies are demonstrating to customers that EVs are a smart choice for driving around town, as well as traveling long distances.<\/p>\n

This effort will provide drivers with effective, efficient, and convenient charging options that enable long-distance EV travel. Sites along major highway routes with easy highway access and amenities for travelers are being considered as coalition members work to determine final charging station locations. Charging stations will provide DC fast chargers that are capable of getting drivers back on the road in approximately 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n

“Dominion Energy is committed to equitable and reliable charging access so our customers may experience\u00a0the benefits of electric transportation, including reduced carbon emissions,” said\u00a0<\/i>Robert M. Blue<\/span>, president and chief executive officer\u00a0at Dominion Energy.\u00a0“We’re excited to collaborate\u00a0with our utility partners\u00a0on this important initiative\u00a0to connect customers to charging resources and encourage electric vehicle travel.”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dominion Energy is working to reduce carbon emissions and helping customers do the same. Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in\u00a0the United States<\/span>. Electrification plays a vital role in reducing emissions and improving air quality. The company is supporting the adoption of electric vehicles in the following ways:\u00a0<\/p>\n