Florida is moving ahead with plans to dramatically expand its network of electric vehicle charging stations along major interstates and highways. State spending is driving the expansion - even during the pandemic - thanks in part to tens of millions of dollars in criminal and civil penalties from automaker Volkswagen after it was caught cheating on environmental tests. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $8.5 million for new fast electric charging stations along interstates 75, 4 and 95 earlier this month. The stations, to be built this summer, will span more than 1,200 miles and increase the number of publicly accessible fast chargers in Florida by more than 50%.
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