Trump Administration Suspends $5B EV Charging Network Expansion

The U.S. government has stopped a major program that was building charging stations for electric cars across the country. This decision affects $5 billion worth of charging stations that were planned to help drivers charge their cars on long trips, just like how gas stations serve regular cars. “We’re reviewing the entire program,” said Emily Biondi from the Federal Highway Administration in a memo sent Thursday. This means states must stop building new charging stations, though they can finish the ones already under construction. Right now, when you drive an electric car, finding a place to charge can be challenging … Continue reading Trump Administration Suspends $5B EV Charging Network Expansion