Transportation Electrification Branch
Caltrans ZEV Strategy
As the steward of California’s state highway system, Caltrans serves an important and unique role in the state’s efforts to increase zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California’s roadways. In coordination with Caltrans Divisions and Districts, other state agencies, and external partners, the Department's ZEV strategy includes such actions as:
- Transitioning the Caltrans vehicle fleet, including locomotives, to ZEVs.
- Installing charging stations at Caltrans workplaces and public charging stations along the SHS.
- Investing in public charging accessibility through the facilitation of competitive grant programs.
- Incentivizing the adoption of zero-emission freight technology across the state.
- Supporting local transit agencies' transition to zero-emission technology through funding and technical assistance.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty ZEV Project Nominations for the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
Caltrans invites providers of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure to submit project concepts to be nominated to the California Transportation Commission’s Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) by July 10.
FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program
The Notice of Funding Opportunity for round two of the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program was released on May 30. CFI is designed to accelerate an electrified and alternative fuel transportation system that is convenient, affordable, reliable, equitable, accessible, and safe.
Deadline to apply for reconsideration of non-awarded Round 1 applicants: July 1, 2024
Deadline to apply for new applicants: August 28, 2024
Request a letter of support or partnership for a CFI Project signed by a Caltrans District Director by contacting your Caltrans District Representative.
Key Resources
ZEV Action Plan 2.0 (PDF)
CEC National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
NEVI Deployment Plan
2023 (PDF) | 2022 (PDF) | Fact sheet (PDF)