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<\/p>\nThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced the first electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging station at LaGuardia Airport is now open and available to the public. The 12 new high-speed charging units can power compatible EVs in as little as 30 minutes, providing ride-share drivers, taxis, and travelers with electric vehicles the ability to charge at one of the nation\u2019s busiest airports. The LaGuardia charging station is the single largest bank of chargers in NYPA\u2019s statewide EVolve NY fast charger network, bringing NYPA\u2019s overall number of units to 300.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese new fast chargers are doing much more than advancing sustainability. They\u2019re expanding convenience for the millions of travelers who pass through LaGuardia Airport each year,\u201d said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O\u2019Toole. \u201cAs more drivers switch to electric vehicles, we\u2019re ensuring our airports provide a seamless and reliable place to power up for travelers, employees and others passing through. Expanding fast EV charging means drivers have one less thing to worry about and underscores our commitment to a modern, customer-focused airport experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLaGuardia\u2019s new EV fast chargers are the latest example of the Port Authority turning its climate commitments into action,\u201d said Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia. \u201cAs we work toward our industry-leading goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, we\u2019re electrifying everything from passenger vehicles to airside equipment, we\u2019re expanding solar generation, and we\u2019re working with partners to encourage use of zero-emission vehicles at our facilities through initiatives like NYC TLC\u2019s Green Rides Initiative. It\u2019s imperative that we take a comprehensive approach to the climate crisis so that all users of our facilities can be part of the solution.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLaGuardia Airport is an ideal location for our latest EVolve NY high-speed charging station as it will make charging much easier for ride share EV drivers who are expected to be the majority of customers at this site as well as others traveling to and from the airport or living and working in the area,\u201d said NYPA President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll. \u201cWith this new bank of 12 chargers coming online, we\u2019re reducing vehicle emissions and fostering healthier communities. I\u2019m especially proud of our EVolve NY team for reaching our 300-charger milestone. We are pushing ahead to make it increasingly easier for EV drivers to travel to the airport and throughout New York state.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new public charging station, which was installed and funded by NYPA under an agreement with the Port Authority, is located on Runway Drive off the Grand Central Parkway\u2019s Exit 7. More than 100,000 EVs are currently in use on Long Island and New York City, according to the New York state Department of Motor Vehicles. New York City has 13,100 TLC-licensed EVs, with roughly 22 percent of all Uber and Lyft trips currently either zero-emission or wheelchair accessible. The Green Rides Initiative requires New York City\u2019s Uber and Lyft trips to be conducted by either zero-emission or wheelchair accessible vehicles by 2030, setting yearly benchmarks designed to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to a cleaner, more accessible fleet.<\/p>\n
\u201cConvenient access to fast charging is essential to the city\u2019s hardworking EV drivers,\u201d said James DiGiovanni, NYC TLC\u2019s deputy commissioner for policy and community affairs. \u201cBack in 2023, when we launched the Green Rides Initiative, we emphasized to providers how important it was for our licensees to be able to charge at the airports. The Port Authority and NYPA took quick action \u2014 both here and at JFK\u2014and what we celebrate today is a result of that. Thanks to them, thousands of TLC EV drivers will be able to charge right here where they work.\u201d<\/p>\n
The site at LaGuardia Airport, which is a popular destination for ride-share drivers, is expected to serve more than 100 drivers per day. To help ease possible congestion at the lot, NYPA will implement an 85 percent state of charge (SOC) limit. Post-session idle fees will also be in place to improve wait times and ensure chargers remain accessible. As part of Electrify America\u2019s open and accessible network, the new LaGuardia Airport station offers 12 hyper fast chargers rated up to 350 kilowatts (kW). Drivers can easily access the station using a credit card, mobile wallet, or the Electrify America app.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to support NYPA in bringing dependable, high speed charging to LaGuardia Airport, expanding convenient EV access for drivers across New York,\u201d said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. \u201cElectrify America is pleased to contribute hyper fast charging technology and network expertise giving drivers a seamless and reliable charging experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new chargers help meet growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Port Authority facilities, which support the agency\u2019s industry-leading sustainability initiatives. The Port Authority has specified plans to reach its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through its comprehensive net-zero roadmap. That goal encompasses both the agency\u2019s own emissions as well as those originating through the wide transportation ecosystem supporting its facilities.<\/p>\n
In addition to supporting public access of EV charging infrastructure, the Port Authority and its operational partners have collaborated to incorporate more electric vehicles within airport operations as well. Across the agency\u2019s three major airports, 1,400 electric ground service vehicles and 775 electric ground service chargers are currently in use for equipment such as baggage tractors and airplane tows. Beyond EV infrastructure, the Port Authority has undertaken several other ambitious sustainability initiatives at its airports, including New York state\u2019s largest rooftop solar array at John F. Kennedy Airport\u2019s new Terminal One; the nation\u2019s largest airport solar rooftop at Newark Liberty International Airport\u2019s Terminal A parking garage; a solar array on JFK\u2019s long-term parking Lot 9, and a solar rooftop at LaGuardia Airport. In 2020, 10 EVolve NY chargers were installed at John F. Kennedy International Airport\u2019s Cell Phone Lot West at 130th Place. The site is heavily utilized serving an average of nearly a thousand drivers each week and sometimes more than 200 per day during peak travel days.<\/p>\n
NYPA\u2019s EVolve NY program \u2013 the largest public power network in the country\u00a0 \u2013 has installed fast-charging infrastructure at roughly 50-mile intervals along key travel corridors and in select urban hubs throughout New York state \u2013 from Buffalo to Albany and the Adirondacks to Long Island. Expanding the number of charging locations available has made EV travel significantly easier, helped accelerate the adoption of EVs, and reduced polluting emissions in local communities. Seven more stations in Queens are set to open in coming months as NYPA continues its New York City roll-out. A site in Flushing\u2014135-23 39th Avenue \u2013 is already operational and two others in Bayside and Rosedale are expected to open in the next few weeks. Additional stations will open later this year in Ditmars, Steinway, Sunnyside and Rockaway Park. NYPA plans on increasing its full charger network to 400 chargers over the next year.<\/p>\n
Adding to the fast-charging offerings in New York City, EVolve NY chargers are also planned for Jerome Avenue in the Bronx and Canarsie and Brighton Beach in Brooklyn. A map of all EVolve NY chargers is available here.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Queens continues to lead New York\u2019s fight against climate change, ensuring our largest transportation hubs like airports are doing their part to further our clean energy transition couldn\u2019t be more critical,\u201d Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. said. \u201cBringing electric vehicle charging stations to LaGuardia Airport is a no-brainer in terms of advancing those goals, and I\u2019m grateful to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York Power Authority for partnering to get these stations installed. I look forward to bringing hundreds more to the borough in the months ahead, as we build out the infrastructure needed to facilitate even more EV usage.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the progress we\u2019ve been fighting for. Seeing 12 new fast chargers at LaGuardia Airport shows that our commitment to clean transportation is real and it\u2019s moving forward,\u201d said New York state Senator Kevin S. Parker, chair of the Senate Energy And Telecommunications Committee. \u201cExpanding the New York Power Authority\u2019s EVolve NY network to 300 chargers statewide is not just a milestone it\u2019s momentum. We are continuing to build toward our climate and equity goals while making sure working drivers, families, and travelers have real access to reliable charging infrastructure. This is how we create opportunity, reduce emissions, and ensure New York leads in the clean energy transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the assemblymember representing communities surrounding LaGuardia Airport, I\u2019m proud to see continued investment in infrastructure that strengthens this critical transportation hub,\u201d said New York state Assemblymember Larinda C. Hooks. \u201cExpanding high-speed EV charging improves convenience for drivers and travelers while supporting the modernization of our regional transportation network. These kinds of forward-thinking investments help ensure Queens remains at the center of New York\u2019s growth and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs one of the busiest airports in the country, LaGuardia plays a critical role in our local economy. Ensuring that entrepreneurs like ride-share drivers and taxi operators, along with travelers, have access to fast, reliable charging infrastructure moves us closer to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation system,\u201d said City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry. \u201cReducing emissions at LaGuardia Airport directly supports our environmental justice goals and improves air quality for the families who live and work nearby. I commend Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York Power Authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for expanding the EVolve NY network right here in Queens.\u201d<\/p>\n
New York state currently hosts more than 2,980 public fast chargers at 652 locations, according to the U.S. Dept. of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center. The chargers range in speed from 25 kW to 350 kW, equating to varying charging times. Under New York Gov. Kathy Hochul\u2019s leadership, New York state is investing nearly $3 billion in zero-emission vehicles and expanding access to clean transit to benefit all New Yorkers, including those in low-income or disadvantaged communities. This will provide low-cost transportation options that reduce emissions and help create cleaner air and healthier communities. Initiatives include the Drive Clean Rebate, EV Make Ready, EVolve NY, Charge Ready NY 2.0, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), the New York School Bus Incentive Program, and the Direct Current Fast Charger Program.<\/p>\n
EV owners can locate public chargers using a variety of sources such as smartphone apps (e.g. EV Connect, Electrify America), third-party route planners (e.g. PlugShare, ABRP), Apple Maps, Google Maps, and vehicle onboard route planners. Credit cards are accepted to charge; no subscription or membership needed.<\/p>\n
The New York Power Authority is the largest state public power organization in the nation, operating 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity NYPA produces is clean renewable hydropower. NYPA finances its operations through the sale of bonds and revenues earned in large part through sales of electricity. For more information, visit nypa.gov.<\/p>\n
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