Articles tagged with "NEVI-program"
Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging; Cleaner Air, & Lower Driving Costs Across the Country - CleanTechnica
A U.S. District Court Judge Tana Lin ruled in favor of 17 states and environmental groups in a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s freeze of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, a $5 billion federal initiative to build reliable, high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along U.S. highways. The court permanently barred the U.S. Department of Transportation from withdrawing funds, canceling state implementation plans, or interfering with the program, ensuring that states can proceed with NEVI-funded charging infrastructure projects. The lawsuit was led by Washington, Colorado, and California, with intervening plaintiffs including the Sierra Club, NRDC, Climate Solutions, and others representing broader public interests. The court’s decision is significant because it protects billions in federal funding intended to expand EV charging networks, which will enable longer-distance EV travel, reduce driving costs, and improve air quality nationwide. Advocates emphasized that the ruling restores certainty and momentum to a critical program designed to support the national transition to
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-charging-infrastructureNEVI-programclean-energysustainable-transportationenvironmental-policyRepublicans Set to Kill Giant EV Charging Program - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica reports that Republicans in Congress are poised to cut over $875 million in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program, a major initiative established under the Biden administration to build EV charging infrastructure nationwide. This move follows previous Republican efforts to halt the program, including a freeze imposed during the Trump administration in early 2025 that was later ruled illegal by a federal judge. Despite the freeze, states have resumed NEVI projects, committing over $1.4 billion collectively to expand EV charging networks, which support clean transportation and create tens of thousands of jobs. The Sierra Club criticizes the Republican push to defund NEVI as counterproductive and harmful to the country’s transition to clean energy. They argue that the GOP’s actions appear motivated by support for the fossil fuel industry and political alignment with Donald Trump’s anti-cleantech stance. The article highlights that states are actively advancing EV infrastructure projects, with many having issued contracts and begun construction since the freeze was
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-charging-infrastructureclean-energyNEVI-programUS-energy-policysustainable-transportationAnother Day, Another EV Charging Lawsuit Against Trump
The article discusses ongoing legal battles involving the Trump administration's handling of federal electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure funds. Eighteen states, led by attorneys general including California’s Rob Bonta and Pennsylvania’s representatives, are suing the Trump administration for withholding funds from two key EV charging programs established under the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA). These programs include the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a $5 billion initiative aimed at creating a fast-charging network along major highways, and two other programs: the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program (CFI) and the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program. The lawsuit alleges that the administration’s refusal to release these funds violates the constitutional separation of powers, as the funding was approved by bipartisan majorities in Congress. Despite some progress under the NEVI program before Trump took office—only eight states had operational charging stations by July 2024, with plans for thousands more—the Trump administration attempted to halt the program shortly after the
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-charging-stationsNEVI-programinfrastructurefederal-fundinglawsuit32 Fast EV Chargers To Be Installed In Tennessee, Virginia, & Kentucky - CleanTechnica
PowerUp America and Kempower are set to install 32 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky as part of the NEVI program, aiming to enhance public charging infrastructure in the Southeast. Specifically, five sites in Tennessee (Crab Orchard, Fall Branch, Lawrenceburg, Hornsby, and Waynesboro), two in Virginia (Toano and Buchanan), and one in Kentucky (Manchester) have been awarded, with additional locations forthcoming. The chargers, known as Kempower Satellites, will deliver up to 400 kW peak charging power, enabling EVs—including high-capacity vehicles and BEV trucks—to charge fully within 20 minutes to an hour depending on various factors. The charging stations will be strategically placed to ensure convenient access near major highways and rural areas, supporting local communities and filling critical gaps in fast charging availability. PowerUp emphasizes driver convenience with amenities, partnerships with local businesses, and modern canopies that provide shade, weather protection, and safety
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-chargersfast-chargingclean-energy-infrastructureNEVI-programsustainable-transportationThe NEVI EV Charging Program Really Is Actually Back On Track
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, launched in 2022 under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to accelerate the development of a national fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) along major U.S. highways. Despite initial setbacks—including some states hesitating to apply for funds and staffing/resource challenges—by July 2024, all 50 states had submitted deployment plans, with eight states already operating NEVI-funded charging stations totaling 61 ports and another 2,500 ports planned. The program faced a significant threat in early 2024 when then-President Donald Trump attempted to terminate it and withheld nearly half of Kentucky’s $69.5 million allocation, but EV advocates successfully fought to restore the initiative. Following legal challenges, including a lawsuit filed by states such as Kentucky, the program was revitalized with revised guidelines announced by Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy in August 2024. These changes reportedly removed some clean energy requirements, reflecting a shift
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-chargingNEVI-programclean-energyinfrastructuretransportationGas Station Owners Are Smiling At The Return Of NEVI — And So Are EV Advocates - CleanTechnica
The article discusses the recent revival of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program under the Trump administration, highlighting its unexpected positive reception among gas station and convenience store owners as well as EV advocates. NEVI aims to fund the installation of high-speed EV chargers along U.S. freeways, with a $5 billion budget intended to accelerate project delivery and support the growing number of electric vehicle drivers. A key provision encourages states to allocate funds to charging locations owned by businesses that also own the underlying property, which has attracted interest from traditional gas station operators and convenience store chains like Pilot Flying J, Love’s Travel Stops, Sheetz, and Walmart. This integration of EV charging into familiar, well-lit, and amenity-rich locations is seen as a smooth transition that helps consumers adjust to the shift toward all-electric transportation. Despite some criticisms—such as the removal of provisions supporting women and underrepresented groups, and the elimination of requirements for emergency evacuation plans and consumer protections—the program’s reactivation is viewed
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The article discusses the recent unfreezing of funds allocated by the U.S. Congress for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which aims to expand EV charging infrastructure nationwide. Initially, when the current administration took office, it froze these funds to reassess the program’s requirements, particularly those related to diversity, inclusion, equity, and prevailing wage mandates for contractors. Critics viewed this freeze as politically motivated, opposing provisions that ensured fair wages and support for marginalized communities. The funds, totaling $5 billion, are distributed to states through formula funding, contingent on states submitting detailed plans to the Federal Highway Administration. Several states, led by California, challenged the freeze legally, arguing it was unlawful. A court sided with the states, issuing a preliminary injunction against the freeze. Subsequently, on August 11, the government released the funds and introduced new guidelines that reduce regulatory requirements, such as environmental and consumer protections, emergency planning, and mandates to build charging stations in rural or disadvantaged areas. These
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-charging-infrastructureNEVI-programclean-energygovernment-fundingsustainable-transportationTrump admin stops illegal freeze of $5B EV charger funds after losing in court
The Trump administration, after months of withholding $5 billion in federal funds designated for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has reversed its freeze following a court ruling. A coalition of states sued over the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funding freeze, and a judge issued an injunction in June against the administration’s halt. The Department of Transportation (DOT), led by Sean Duffy, had criticized states for slow spending, noting that as of May, 84% of the funds remained unallocated and only a few dozen chargers had been installed. The DOT initially justified the freeze as a “review process” to align the program with administration priorities. The new guidance issued by the DOT simplifies the review process for states to access the funds, removing several previously required conditions. Notably, states no longer need to consider consumer protections, emergency evacuation plans, or environmental siting before beginning construction. Requirements to build a certain percentage of chargers in rural, underserved, or disadvantaged communities have been eliminated. Additionally
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