Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging program that benefited Tesla
The Trump administration’s war on electric cars continues with the halt of a national program that sends money to states to install EV charging equipment. It was the latest move by President Donald Trump to reverse Biden-era EV policies — even as those policies have personally enriched his top ally, Elon Musk.
Automakers urge USDOT to quickly restart federal EV charging program
A group representing automakers and electric vehicle charging companies on Friday urged the U.S. Transportation Department to quickly restart a $5 billion government EV infrastructure program. On Thursday,
DOT Orders States to Halt Work on $5 Billion EV Charging Network
Under Trump-appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the states' pre-approved plans to build new stations are null and void, even if they've already broken ground.
Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it’s not that easy
Experts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S.
‘Just causing havoc’: Transportation Department suspends EV charger program
States trying to build a network of EV chargers are reeling after the Trump administration abruptly ordered a halt to a $5 billion program to build the chargers on highways nationwide.
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.
Presto is building Stripe for EV charging
Rental car companies have been early adopters of Presto’s platform, including Hertz, Avis, and ZipCar, Dias said. Uber drivers also use the app, which alerts them to networks that offer discounted charging.
Trump executive order halts $5 billion meant for EV stations
The Federal Highway Administration suspends federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations pending review of program costs and benefits.
Trump administration orders halt to NCDOT program to help build EV charging stations
North Carolina had received $109 million from the Biden-era NEVI program to encourage businesses to place chargers in under-served areas.
Trump administration stops nationwide EV charging program
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 letter informs state transportation directors,
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Build-out of Highway EV Chargers
Suspension of federal funding for new electric-vehicle charging stations blocks the build-out of a highway charging network for America’s battery-powered cars.
Presto EV-Charging Platform Raises $15M, Has Ties With Avis, Hertz
Presto, an electric vehicle charging platform, said it has raised $15 million in funding from Union Square Ventures, ...
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There’s finally(!) an automatic fix to restart failed EV charging sessions
The ChargeX Consortium has figured out how to automatically restart failed EV charging sessions at fast chargers so drivers ...
Trump administration freezes funds for Wisconsin electrical vehicle charging stations
Federal Highway Administration officials said they were suspending the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
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