Sierra Club Lawyer to Present Oral Argument to Protect Billions in EV Charging for America’s Highways - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a significant legal challenge concerning the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, a $5 billion federal initiative aimed at developing high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along U.S. highways. Twenty-one states have sued the U.S. Department of Transportation over the Trump administration’s freeze of the NEVI program, which was deemed unlawful. U.S. District Court Judge Tana Lin is hearing oral arguments in the case, with the Sierra Club and several environmental organizations intervening to protect states’ access to these critical funds. Last June, Judge Lin issued a preliminary injunction benefiting 14 states, but despite this, the administration continued to impede access to the funds. Sierra Club Senior Attorney Joe Halso emphasized the importance of safeguarding the NEVI program to ensure that states can build the necessary EV charging infrastructure, which supports clean energy goals, reduces pollution, and provides reliable travel options for EV users. The Sierra Club and its partners are seeking permanent judicial relief to prevent any future unlawful