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Trump has thrown a wrench into a national EV charging program

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The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is set to provide $5 billion to states for projects that expand the nation’s EV charging infrastructure.

But in a February 6 letter, a Trump administration official notified state directors of transportation that, effectively, they can’t spend it.

The Federal Highway Administration rescinded guidance on the funds, which had been allocated by Congress .

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