Want More?: EV Infrastructure: How to Start & How to Expand
Public Chargers to Fund West Virginia City's EV Fleet
The city of Nitro is working on a lease agreement with a McDonald's location off of a major interstate, which it believes would generate heavy interstate and local traffic.
September 10, 2022
The revenue from new EV chargers being installed in Nitro, West Virginia, will allow the city to replace some of its vehicle fleet with EVs, ultimately leading to fuel savings.
Photo: Canva/City of Nitro, West Virginia/Government Fleet
1 min to read
The city of Nitro, West Virginia, is planning to install four electric vehicle (EV) chargers for public use. The 175 kilowatt EV fast-charging stations are being made available by DC America, according to WOWK.
Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt said installation for the charging stations is expected to cost $985,000. Last month, the city council approved a 20% match for a grant it plans to apply for. If approved, the additional funding would come from President Joe Biden’s $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Revenue Stream for the City
Casebolt said the revenue from the chargers will allow the city to replace some of its vehicle fleet with EVs, ultimately leading to fuel savings. The total cost to fuel an EV at the charging stations would be approximately $1.85 for every 250 miles.
The city is working on a lease agreement with a McDonald's location off of I-64, which it believes would generate heavy interstate and local traffic.
More Green Fleet
Sustainability Partners, Energy Systems Group Help Albuquerque Close the Gap on its 100% Renewable Energy Goal
The eight-site, 6 MW solar project has advanced the city toward 100% renewable energy for municipal operations.
Read More →
Port Authority and CALSTART Launch $45 Million Electric Truck and Charging Programs
The programs aim to boost sustainable operations across the East Coast's busiest seaport.
Read More →
Moving Government Fleets Beyond the Vehicle Purchase: EV as a Service
A discussion on how EVaaS is moving beyond pilot programs and what fleets should consider before beginning a larger deployment.
Read More →
Moving Government Fleets Beyond the Vehicle Purchase: EV as a Service
As fleets move beyond small EV pilots, Sustainability Partners CEO Adam Cain explains how EVaaS can address the infrastructure and long-term planning required for larger deployments.
Read More →
Peterbilt Expands Sourcewell Partnership with Electric Vehicle Lineup
The agreement aims to provide streamlined procurement of Peterbilt trucks for government, education, nonprofit and tribal organizations across the United States and Canada.
Read More →
EV Adoption & Charging Challenges
Where is your fleet in the journey of vehicle electrification? If you're still looking for answers to fleet electrification you've come to the right place.
Read More →
Hawaii Passes Clean Fuel Policy
Hawaii lawmakers passed clean fuel legislation that could support renewable natural gas production, biogas-powered transportation, and lower-carbon fueling options for public and commercial fleets.
Read More →
Sponsored•June 1, 2026
Are You Tracking Your Fleet's True Total Cost of Ownership?
Bobit Business Media surveyed 190 fleet professionals and found that while most fleets are tracking costs, fragmented systems and data gaps are keeping true TCO visibility out of reach. With rising pressure to control spend in an increasingly volatile environment, the gap between what fleets think they know and what the data actually shows is wider than you might expect. See how your peers are managing costs today and where the industry still has room to improve.
Read More →
Stanislaus County Deploys Ten Beam Global EV ARC Systems to Support County Fleet Electrification
Stanislaus County deployed 10 off-grid solar-powered EV charging systems and a mobile charging trailer from Beam Global to support its electric fleet operations and emergency response flexibility.
Read More →