EV charging infrastructure gaps threaten long-distance travel adoption

Range anxiety and sparse fast-charging networks across the U.S. are emerging as barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption for road trips and longer journeys.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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31d Grist The great American road trip is in peril

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cdkglobal.com 2026 EV Ownership Study: Charging, Driving & Service Trends | CDK Global

greencars.com The State of EV Charging in 2026: What’s Improving and What Still Needs Work | GreenCars

iea.org Electric vehicle charging – Global EV Outlook 2026 – Analysis - IEA

nature.com Finding gaps in the national electric vehicle charging station coverage of the United States | Nature Communications

afdc.energy.gov Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Appeared in: 2026-08-26 (#18) · 2026-08-27 (#20)

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