The Trump administration has suspended the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was established by Congress to build fast EV charging stations with $5 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This decision, communicated through a memo from the Federal Highway Administration, halts state plans and raises questions about the authority of the FHA to undermine Congressional mandates. Despite Trump's claims about the Biden administration's spending, accurate data reveals 55 charging stations have been constructed thus far, disputing the narrative claimed during his campaign.
The Trump administration has ordered states to stop a program to build fast EV chargers on highways throughout the country, according to a memo released by the Federal Highway Administration.
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program was approved by Congress as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded with $5 billion in grants to enhance EV charging networks.
To that end, Trump would often suggest that the Biden administration spent $9 billion to build eight EV charging stations, which is false—55 charging stations have been built.
Can an organization like the FHA unilaterally put the kibosh on a program that was approved by Congress? The legality here is unclear, but Loren McDonald suggests FHWA may lack authority.
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