EV, Trump and Federal Highway Administration

Trump is trying to stop a major EV charger rollout that counts Tesla as one of its biggest recipients
Officials are "immediately suspending" approvals for a $5 billion EV charger program, according to a memo released on Thursday.
Trump admin freezes EV charging funds
The Trump administration has frozen funding for a $5 billion program to build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. The Federal Highway Administration sent a letter Thursday to state transportation departments, telling them “no new funding obligations may occur” under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
Trump administration orders states to halt EV charging programs
In a memo released Thursday, the Federal Highway Administration ordered states to halt a $5 billion program to build fast EV chargers on highways nationwide — an initiative that President Donald Trump cited as an example of the “Green New Deal.
Trump administration tells states billions in EV charger money is on hold
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.
Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program
Trump's FHWA has issued a memo ordering states to suspend all state EV infrastructure deployment plans under the NEVI Formula Program.
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Flint has historic ties to gas engines but looks to add EV charging stations, vehicles
The city that has played a key role in the production of gasoline-powered vehicles is making plans to add the first electric ...
Electric car owners could be fined £130 for breaking little-known Highway Code rule
Electric vehicle (EV) owners who charge their cars at home could be breaking the law without even realising it - and face a ...
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Should you buy a Chinese electric car? Prices, quality, reliability and ethics explored
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about Chinese electric cars. We’re here to separate the fact from the fiction ...
Kerala shocks electric vehicle buyers, raises taxes up to 10% based on cost
The announcements were made by state finance minister K N Balagopal as part of his Kerala Budget for the 2025-26 financial ...
UK electric car sales rise in January but lag behind mandate, industry data shows
(Reuters) -Registrations for new electric vehicles in the UK rose in January but their market share remained short of the 28% ...
Ferrari plans electric car debut in Italy this October
Breaking its tradition for roaring petrol engines, Ferrari's much-awaited EV will be showcased at a capital markets day on ...
Chicago Auto Show goes electric with 2 EV tracks, dozens of models and first appearance by Rivian
With EV sales growth slowing and threats by President Trump to impose tariffs, pause infrastructure buildout and end federal ...
Putting the electric car to the test
Battery-powered vehicles are growing in popularity, but how well do we understand their pros and cons? A closer look at the facts, myths and costs.
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VW's €20,000 electric car for the masses sets off toward 2027 debut
Volkswagen has been dangling its €20,000 electric car out there for more than four years so you'd be forgiven if you've ...
As EV vehicles get heavier, they’re also getting more dangerous, safety experts say
The proliferation of heavier electric trucks in recent years has raised concerns among safety experts who fear their ...
With California EV sales stalled what happens to its landmark mandate?
California’s push to electrify its cars is facing a potentially serious problem: People aren’t buying electric cars fast ...