US EditionDOT Restarts EV Charger Funding After Court Blocked Halt
New guidance releases $5 billion for electric vehicle charging but removes consumer protections and equity requirements, with 84% of funds still unspent as of May, officials said.
- On Monday, the Trump administration resumed NEVI funding after losing a lawsuit from 14 states and an injunction from a federal judge.
- A coalition of states sued over the NEVI funding freeze, leading a federal judge in June to order the funds released.
- In the updated guidance, the Department of Transportation removed requirements for minority- and women-owned small businesses participation, and minimized grid and renewable energy considerations, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- Social media users on X reacted to the eased NEVI requirements, with Bloomberg reporters noting relief and caution as the simplified access could accelerate highway charger deployment, easing `range anxiety`.
- The Trump administration’s compliance may set precedents for future infrastructure, with analysts noting potential benefits for EV maker Tesla, which previously received funds.
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Transportation Department Makes DEI Revisions in EV Charging Infrastructure Funding Rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled revised guidance for an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure federal funding program, removing several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements, the Department of Transportation (DOT) said in an Aug. 11 statement. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program had allocated $5 billion to states for developing an interconnected network of fast chargers across th…
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Trump Administration Releases $5 Billion EV Charger Funds After Legal Battle, Simplifies Review Process For States - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), General Motors (NYSE:GM)
The Trump administration has announced new guidelines for the distribution of $5 billion in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This move comes on the heels of a legal tussle with a group of states.
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