New Mexico and TeraWatt Team Up to Charge Heavy-Duty Freight Corridor
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and TeraWatt Infrastructure have secured a historic $63.8 million federal grant to build two electric vehicle (EV) charging centers along I-10, a major freight corridor in the southwest. This project, one of the nation’s first for heavy-duty trucks, marks a significant leap towards zero-emission transportation.
Key takeaways:
- Record grant: The NMDOT grant is one of the largest awarded in the first round of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant program.
- Targeted infrastructure: Two charging centers will be constructed in Lordsburg and Vado, New Mexico, providing crucial links for medium and heavy-duty commercial EVs.
- High-powered charging: Each site boasts nine pull-through stalls capable of supplying roughly 300 truck charges per day.
- National network: TeraWatt’s I-10 project is part of a broader network stretching from Los Angeles to El Paso, contributing to a nationwide EV charging infrastructure.
- Bipartisan backing: The CFI Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, reflects a national commitment to accelerating EV adoption.
Quotes:
- Neha Palmer, CEO and Co-Founder of TeraWatt: “This grant award will enable an accelerated buildout of the I-10 corridor to meet growing demand for charging.”
- Shailen Bhatt, Federal Highway Administrator: “Investments through the CFI Program will grow our national EV charging network, support President Biden’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions, and promote opportunity for all Americans.”
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: “The electrification of I-10 will transform travel on this New Mexico highway.”
- Ricky Serna, NMDOT Cabinet Secretary: “This partnership and these charging centers will revolutionize transportation and electric vehicle connectivity routes not only in New Mexico, but for the entire southwest region.”
About TeraWatt Infrastructure:
TeraWatt Infrastructure provides a comprehensive suite of charging solutions for all fleet types, enabling a seamless transition to electric mobility.
