Eaton demonstrates how states and municipalities can use infrastructure funding to advance EV charging goals

• Eaton’s latest Current Thinking broadcast features public and private sector experts discussing the vital role of vehicle electrification in the energy transition

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

During the broadcast, panelists discuss the current state of vehicle electrification initiatives, the milestones and objectives needed to accelerate EV adoption and how states and municipalities can leverage available funds to maximize electrification opportunities. Additionally, panelists 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.

“Advancing EV charging with infrastructure funding” supports Eaton’s efforts to drive sustainable, resilient electrical infrastructure projects. Today, Eaton is ready to accelerate federal initiatives with our longstanding government taskforce and more than 26,000 U.S.-based employees located across more than 250 facilities. Steady investments in our U.S. operations and manufacturing base support increased demand for the company’s solutions powering federal electrification projects. Learn more about Eaton's solutions for federal infrastructure initiatives.

Eaton’s Current Thinking broadcast series unites industry experts to discuss energy trends and innovative ideas that change how power is distributed, stored and managed. To view the latest Current Thinking broadcast and past episodes, visit Eaton.com/CurrentThinking.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society.

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