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    Zero Emission Vehicles

    Currently, there are no dedicated funds for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) programs (e.g. none for hydrogen) other than electric vehicle infrastructure. However, WYDOT is being proactive with policy-making and planning in anticipation that the market and technology for existing and new ZEV options will increase over the coming decades. 

    We want to hear from you

    In April 2022, WYDOT conducted a series of public meetings about the Zero Emission Vehicle draft strategy and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan to inform stakeholders and gather feedback. Cities included: Cheyenne, Casper, Cody, Riverton, Jackson, Rock Springs, Rawlins, Gillette and Sheridan. Below is an archive of the presentation from Sheridan on April 12.

    Public comments can also be emailed or mailed to WYDOT Public Affairs at 5300 Bishop Blvd. in Cheyenne, WY 82009

    To see a copy of the powerpoint presentation used in the meetings, click here.

    EV charging infrastructure business planning assistance

    Business people seeking business planning assistance for an electric vehicle charging station can contact their local Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network advisor on the SBDC Network web page. Fill in your information in the “Get in touch with your local advisor today” box in the upper-right hand corner.

    If you need a business plan review and insights on the financial side of your existing plan, contact Josh Keefe or Justin Mabie on the Wyoming Business Council’s Investments Team or call the main office 307-777-2800.

    Interagency efforts

    A Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Working Group was established in June 2021 to develop recommendations and implement strategies for alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, including:

    • WY Dept. of Transportation
    • WY Energy Authority 
    • WY Dept. of Environmental Quality
    • WY Public Service Commission 
    • WY Business Council 
    • WY Office of Tourism
    • WY Department of Agriculture;

    WYDOT is also partners with agencies in other states for a regional look at ZEV infrastructure, including:

    • Regional Vehicle Plan West (REV West) – voluntary agreement to establish a regional plan with similar infrastructure and characteristics to enable travel throughout the intermountain west
    • Corridor West Coalition (COR West) – voluntary partnership supporting the development of ZEV and other alternative vehicle infrastructure including education and public information

    Additionally, WYDOT issued a ZEV Request for Information (RFI) in October 2021 to inform strategy development, see below: 

    2021 Zero Emission Vehicle Request for Information (RFI)

     Zero Emission Vehicle Request for Information (RFI) (168.08  KB)

     RFI response - Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities (123.96  KB)

     RFI response - The Lion Electric Co. (181.78  KB)

     RFI response - Charge Ahead (179.31  KB)

     RFI response - ChargePoint, Inc. (571.05  KB)

     RFI response - WY Petroleum Marketers Association (104.1  KB)

     RFI response - Deloitte Consulting LLP (1.12  MB)

     RFI response - Electrify America, LLC (991.48  KB)

     RFI response - National Car Charging (442.74  KB)

     RFI response - Otter Space LLC (73.43  KB)

     

    Additional planning and reference documents

    REV West compiled an Electric Vehicle Policy Baseline for the Intermountain States in October 2018. Additionally, REV West has released a 2020 progress report  and a 2021 progress report. 

    WYDOT hired Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Advisors, LLC, to conduct a Wyoming Interconnected Electric Vehicle Network Study in December 2020. Please note that the potential locations for EV charging stations identified in this study are not approved station locations. They were suggested by the consultant before the Federal government released its guidance and requirements for stations built with National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding. 

    In 2021, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and Utah Clean Cities Coalition compiled an Electric Vehicle Charging Needs Assessment, which identifies needs and opportunities for electric vehicle fast charging in rural and underserved areas of the Intermountain West. In the same year, the groups compiled an assesment regarding Demand Charges & Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging, which is an analysis of demand charges and rate structures from a sample of 41 electric service providers (ESPs) throughout the Intermountain West.

    WYDOT conducted an EV survey in 2021, here are the results.

    The FHWA issued an Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program and the discretionary Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program. You can read WYDOT's response here.