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"Trump Administration Tells States Billions In EV Charger Money Is On Hold"

"Washington was in line to receive $71 million for chargers along I-5 and other roads. But the U.S. Department of Transportation says it will revamp the program."

"The Trump administration on Thursday told states it was blocking money for electric vehicle chargers, including $71 million for Washington, one of the latest steps by the White House to halt Biden-era funding.

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, known as NEVI, was set to dole out a total of $5 billion to states to build charging networks along highways. The Federal Highway Administration previously approved states’ plans for using the money.

Washington’s Department of Transportation had identified Interstate 5 and other highways where it hoped to focus its charging efforts.

But in a letter Thursday, the federal transportation department told states it was suspending approval of spending plans for the EV charger money."

Jake Goldstein-Street reports for the Washington State Standard February 6, 2025.

Source: Washington State Standard, 02/07/2025