Trump Tries to Cancel Millions More for EV Charging — Illegally, Of Course - CleanTechnica

The article discusses former President Donald Trump’s repeated attempts to cancel or withhold federally mandated funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, actions described as illegal and contrary to congressional authority. Initially, during his second term, Trump sought to stop funding and development of clean technology, including EV charging stations, even trying to rescind funds already approved and granted. Courts eventually ruled these attempts unlawful, mandating that the funds continue to be disbursed. However, Trump and his administration reportedly persisted in efforts to block clean energy infrastructure funding, defying legal rulings and the balance of powers established by the U.S. Constitution. The article highlights that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden, allocates $2.5 billion over five years through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program to support EV charging development. Since Congress controls federal spending, the president cannot unilaterally cancel or retract these funds. Environmental advocates, such as Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All