US EditionEV charger money on hold by Trump administration includes $52M in Oregon and $71M in Washington
- Oregon expects to receive $26 million for building fast electric vehicle chargers, despite the Trump administration halting federal funding for climate action, as stated by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program aims to build a network of public DC fast chargers along highways, created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021.
- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and other Democratic members demanded answers from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy regarding the funding halt, calling it disrespectful to the law.
- The Federal Highway Administration has suspended approval of spending plans for the EV charger money, with new guidance expected in the spring, according to Emily Biondi of the Federal Highway Administration.
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Oregon expects to get $26M for electric vehicle chargers, but it’s not clear if the federal government will keep its promise
Despite continued attempts from the Trump administration to halt federal funding for climate action, Oregon officials say the state expects to receive $26 million, half of what the state was originally awarded, to build out fast electric vehicle chargers later this year.But that funding may not make its way to Oregon. State officials are operating based on the belief the agency will be reimbursed for those funds that were promised in a signed co…
EV charger money on hold by Trump administration includes $52M in Oregon and $71M in Washington
The Trump administration told states late last week it was blocking money for electric vehicle chargers, including $52 million for Oregon and $71 million for Washington, one of the latest steps by the White House to halt Biden-era funding.
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