Plug-in electric vehicles in Kansas
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As of May 2022 [ update ] , there were 3,130 electric vehicles registered in Kansas , equivalent to 0.12% of all vehicles in the state. [1]
Government policy
As of 2021 [ update ] , the state government charges a $100 registration fee for electric vehicles, compared to a standard fee of $30–40. [2]
Charging stations
As of April 2022 [ update ] , there were 487 public charging station locations with 1,013 charging ports in Kansas. [3]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$39.5 million to charging stations in Kansas. [4]
As of February 2022 [ update ] , the state government recognizes I-35 and I-70 as potential charging corridors, with plans for charging stations to be located every 50 miles (80 km) . [5]
By region
Kansas City
In July 2022, Panasonic announced plans to build a US$4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto , which would be the largest in the state. [6]
Lawrence
As of September 2022 [ update ] , there were 26 public charging stations in Lawrence . [7]
Manhattan
As of September 2022 [ update ] , there were 19 public charging stations in Manhattan . [7]
Wichita
Wichita introduced the first electric bus to its municipal fleet in January 2020, becoming the first local government in Kansas to do so. [8]
References
- ↑ "See how many electric vehicles are registered in Kansas" . Atchison Globe Now . May 26, 2022 . Retrieved May 28, 2022 .
- ↑ Clement, David; Hicks, Elizabeth (July 19, 2021). "Why the electric vehicle revolution may never happen in Kansas" . Kansas Reflector . Retrieved May 9, 2022 .
- ↑ Stephens, Luna (April 3, 2022). "Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska" . Nebraska News Service . Retrieved May 25, 2022 .
- ↑ Witt, Josh (September 16, 2022). "With plan approved, KDOT set to land $39.5 million in federal funding for EV charging" . Wichita Business Journal . Retrieved September 17, 2022 .
- ↑ McMillan, Laura (February 4, 2022). "Kansas to get more electric vehicle charging stations" . KSNW . Retrieved May 29, 2022 .
- ↑ "Panasonic to bring billion-dollar electric vehicle battery plant for Tesla to Kansas" . KWCH. July 13, 2022 . Retrieved September 17, 2022 .
- 1 2 Rosenberg, Martin (September 20, 2022). "Kansas Awaits a Jolt in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations" . Flatland . Retrieved September 25, 2022 .
- ↑ Grimmett, Brian (December 12, 2019). "Electric Buses Arrive In Kansas Soon As Wichita Says It's Done Buying Diesel Models" . KCUR . Retrieved September 25, 2022 .
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