Eaton, an intelligent power management company, has explained how states and municipalities can apply infrastructure funding allocated by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to meet critical vehicle electrification objectives.

On the latest episode of the Current Thinking broadcast series, a panel of public and private sector experts break down the topic.

As EV charging plays an essential role in the energy transition, local leaders can apply this critical funding to help modernise infrastructure, accelerate vehicle electrification and meet aggressive carbon reduction targets.

“Advancing vehicle electrification requires educating both leaders and consumers about EVs and charging infrastructure to broaden public knowledge and support,” Eaton director, public affairs Nick D’Angelo says.

“Eaton continues to work closely with stakeholders on all sides of the electrification spectrum as we innovate on-vehicle charging solutions and EV charging infrastructure. This Current Thinking broadcast is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in electrification to learn about what opportunities exist and how stakeholders are leveraging new federal infrastructure funding to expand access to charging and drive EV innovation forward.”

Expert panellists participating in the Current Thinking episode include:

• Nick D’Angelo, director, public affairs, Eaton (moderator)
• Judd Herzer, managing director of strategic policy, Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification
• Antoine Thompson, executive director, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
• John Vernacchia, energy transition segment director, Eaton

They discuss the role a coalition of stakeholders play in advancing innovation in vehicle electrification, including collaboration between the public and private sectors as well as municipal, state and multi-state partnerships.

Episodes can be found here.