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State of Michigan Awards $23 Million For EV Charger Installations Across the State

Feb 16, 2024 | 11:37 AM

Photo: Tariq Zehawi ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

MICHIGAN, Feb. 16, 2024 ~ The Michigan Infrastructure Office and the Michigan Department of Transportation recently awarded $23 million to cities across the state to install 41 electric vehicle chargers and beef up the state’s EV infrastructure. The locations selected exist by major highway/freeway corridors, including Detroit, Brighton, Port Huron, Flint, Traverse City, Alma, and Jackson.

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Feb. 16, 2024 ~ The state of Michigan has announced nearly $23 million will be awarded to 40 new locations to build electric vehicle charging stations. Chief Infrastructure Officer Zach Kolodin talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the much-needed investment in the state.

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