Wisconsin Clean Cities

States need to do more on EV sales.

States at the wheel: A state policy scorecard on electric vehicle readiness | Brookings After a period of intensive policy support, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market now faces an uncertain and fragmented policy environment, with likely consequences for efforts to reduce tailpipe-sourced air pollution.

Lucid Motors is cutting more staff.

Lucid Motors' new CEO cuts 18% of staff to 'simplify the company' | TechCrunch The company is also eliminating a production shift at its Arizona factory to align "production plans with anticipated demand."

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is now accepting applications to expand the coverage of federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin along the heavily traveled U.S. and state highway corridors

📅 Deadline: 7/24/2026
💰 Award: $40,000,000.00 total available. 20% match requested from non-federal sources.

Eligibility: Private businesses, including corporations, partnerships, companies, Tribal organizations, or nonprofit organizations authorized to do business in Wisconsin. (Utilities, governmental entities, and higher education institutions are not eligible)

Awards will be announced in the fall of 2026.

☎️ Call Wisconsin Clean Cities if you have any questions or need help applying!

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Electric Vehicles in WI The Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program distributes funds for the installation and operation of EV charging stations throughout WI.

⚡ Considering fleet electrification? ⚡
Wisconsin Clean Cities provides consulting services to help public and private fleets evaluate electrification opportunities through data-driven planning and technical assistance.

Our services can help you:
✅ Identify suitable vehicle replacements
✅ Evaluate total cost of ownership
✅ Analyze return on investment
✅ Build a roadmap for future fleet transitions
Whether you're exploring your first EV or developing a long-term fleet strategy, we're here to help you make informed decisions.

➡ Learn more at wicleancities.org or contact us to get started.

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The Walmart EV Charging Network Is The Industry's 800 Pound Gorilla: Exclusive Interview My first interview with Walmart's Adam Happel: https://youtu.be/_UI...

The Milwaukee Public School District will start to use EV busses this fall.

50 electric school buses to transport MPS kids starting this fall Milwaukee Public Schools will put 50 electric buses on the road this fall, with 100 more planned. The entire initiative is federally funded.

Kwik Charge Open House
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🌎 Kwik Trip #414 101 Schumann Dr NW, Stewartville, MN 55976

Join Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition in celebration of Kwik Trip's new ⚡ Fast Charger at its Stewartville location.

Meet with local officials
Speak with EV 🚗 owners about their experiences
View & try the new infrastructure
Learn about the different alternative fuels ⛽ Kwik Trip offers to power your vehicles
Plug in & Pitch In — Bring a non-perishable food donation for local food pantry

Kwik Trip has been essential in bringing alternative-fuel vehicle support infrastructure to Minnesota. Offering well-lit, 24/7 access, 🔌 CCS and NACS connectors. Kwik Trip is a strong provider of public DC fast chargers in Minnesota, with active sites in North Branch and Stewartville and three more under construction.

Here is an interesting read on AI data centers.

The hyperscalers' dilemma The AI buildout could do more to commercialize enhanced geothermal and re-rated nuclear plants than three decades of climate policy.

Updates from Rivian!

Rivian is betting on its R2 EV to turn the automaker into a household name like Tesla The R2 SUV is meant to transform Rivian from a niche EV manufacturer that sells luxury vehicles into a more mainstream brand like U.S. EV leader Tesla.

Wisconsin coal plant to receive $19 million in funding.

Trump administration announces $19M in funding to southcentral Wisconsin coal plant A coal plant in southcentral Wisconsin is expected to receive $19 million in federal funding for a modernization project after the plant was originally scheduled to retire almost two years ago.