Tesla to Open Chargers to Public , as White House Pushes for More EVs.<br />Yahoo News reports that the Biden administration has struck a deal with Tesla and other companies to provide more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country.<br />Yahoo News reports that the Biden administration has struck a deal with Tesla and other companies to provide more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country.<br />The plan, which was announced on Feb. 15, <br />seeks to gradually expand a nationwide network comprised of government and private chargers. .<br />These new standards will make it so that you can charge your EV along major highways as easy as you can fill up for gas — no matter what kind of car you drive or what state you’re in, Mitch Landrieu, White House Infrastructure Coordinator, via statement.<br />Tesla has committed to building <br />at least 7,500 chargers to be available <br />for all EVs by the end of 2024.<br />Hertz and BP will build interoperable <br />stations primarily at airports.<br />Hertz and BP will build interoperable <br />stations primarily at airports.<br />Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo will team up to build fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J stores.<br />Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo will team up to build fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J stores.<br />TravelCenters of America, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo <br />and Starbucks have also made commitments. .<br />TravelCenters of America, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo <br />and Starbucks have also made commitments. .<br />TravelCenters of America, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo <br />and Starbucks have also made commitments. .<br />TravelCenters of America, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo <br />and Starbucks have also made commitments. .<br />The White House says that <br />more companies will announce their plans <br />to contribute to the network this week.<br />The 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law pledges that the government will build a network of 500,000 chargers by 2030.<br />President Biden would also like to see <br />50% of vehicle sales be electric by that time.<br />President Biden would also like to see <br />50% of vehicle sales be electric by that time.<br />Officials say that those are both <br />attainable goals, especially with this new plan
