US Admin Forced to Resume $5B EV Charger Funding After Losing 14-State Lawsuit
11 days ago
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- #Infrastructure Funding
- #Automotive Industry
- The Trump administration resumed $5 billion funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program after losing a lawsuit against 14 states.
- New USDOT guidance removed requirements for underserved areas, consumer protections, and opportunities for small businesses owned by women and minorities.
- The $5 billion was part of Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to install EV chargers every 50 miles along major highways.
- Funding had been frozen since February, with $4.2 billion still undistributed, raising concerns about contract allocations and charger placements.
- Trump's reversal on EV policies is projected to reduce battery-powered car sales by 14 million by 2030, hurting domestic automakers' competitiveness.