The U.S. Department of Transportation's recent memo suggests significant changes to the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure initiated under the previous administration. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funding aimed at expanding charging stations faces potential suspension under the new administration's review of the NEVI Formula Program. The memo indicates that states may have to wait longer for federal approval on EV plans. Commentary points to potential legal challenges to these policy changes, as they could overstep executive authority, raising questions about the legitimacy of halting previously approved initiatives.
When a presidential administration that's supportive of EVs is followed by a skeptical one, it can create policy whiplash affecting electric vehicle infrastructure funding.
The DOT's review of the NEVI Formula Program and suspension of state deployment plans signals a shift in EV infrastructure policy under the new administration.
Michelle Lewis highlighted that this memo likely oversteps the executive branch's authority, indicating ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches regarding EV programs.
Loren McDonald notes that the Trump administration aims to pause NEVI programs, suggesting that lawsuits from states may soon follow this policy change.
#electric-vehicles #infrastructure-policy #bipartisan-infrastructure-law #federal-funding #administration-change
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