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How Pa. hopes to make money for electric vehicles super-charge small-town economy
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pennsylvania is receiving $171 million in federal funds to build EV charging stations across local communities, with plans to boost small-town economies by attracting visitors to downtown areas while expanding charging access beyond major cities.
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You can now tap into new local EV charging networks supported by $171 million in federal funding targeting small towns; you must connect your product or service to these community hubs to gain early access to an expanding market and rising EV adoption.
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