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'A Trump Gift To China': 17 States Sue Over EV Charger Funding Freeze

When the Trump administration kneecapped a key federal program that funds electric-vehicle charging infrastructure in February, it seemed inevitable that lawsuits would follow. Three months later, a group of 16 states, including California, New York, Colorado and Washington, have sued the federal government in an effort to keep money for…

The Feds Want A $250 Annual EV Tax. Here's Why It's A Sham

The Feds Want A $250 Annual EV Tax. Here's Why It's A Sham

If you drive a car with an engine, you're putting 18.4 cents in Uncle Sam's pocket with every single gallon of gasoline you pump. That money might seem like a drop in the bucket, but it's critical to funding infrastructure projects like fixing potholes, patching bridges and even a bit…

Trump Has Already Turned The EV Industry Upside Down. Here's How

Trump Has Already Turned The EV Industry Upside Down. Here's How

America is about a month into the chaotic second administration of President Donald Trump. Between the reports of teenage government employees, mass layoffs, lawsuits and cuts to critical funding, keeping track of the news has felt impossible. But one thing is clear: despite saying he's "for electric cars" on the…

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Trump administration suspends $5bn electric vehicle charging program

Highway agency ordered states to no longer spend funds allocated under Biden’s EV fast-charging station program

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Trump's DOT Stops Key EV Charger Funding Program In Its Tracks

President Donald Trump's Department of Transportation just dealt a blow to a key federal program that funds the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the U.S.

Tesla Autopilot Data Shows Improved Q1 2024: 7.63 Million Miles Per Crash

Tesla released a new update to its voluntarily published quarterly Vehicle Safety Report, revealing data for Q1 2024. Autopilot driving hit a new record.

Federal judges block greenhouse gas emissions rule

Two federal judges in Texas and Kentucky ruled against the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) greenhouse gas emissions rule, which would require states to set goals to reduce vehicle emissions. Judge James Wesley Hendrix of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled on March 27, 2024,…

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Three states end judicial deference practices

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Senate Passes Bill Reversing Biden's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mandate

Senate Passes Bill Reversing Biden's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mandate

Senate passes bill reversing Biden's greenhouse gas emission regulations, sparking debates on federal vs. state authority.

America's EV Drive Will Go Beyond The 2024 Election, Federal Highway Chief Says

America's EV Drive Will Go Beyond The 2024 Election, Federal Highway Chief Says

EVs are political now. But in an interview with InsideEVs, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt says progress is happening regardless.

Tesla Autopilot Crash Data Shows Little To No Improvement For 2023

Tesla Autopilot Crash Data Shows Little To No Improvement For 2023

Tesla recently released a new update to its Vehicle Safety Report, revealing data for all four quarters of 2023. Let's check out the results.

Feds To Spend Hundreds of Millions of Dollars on E.V. Chargers in 'Disadvantaged Communities'

The projects include $1.4 million for a charging station in a remote Alaskan community with barely 2,000 people.

Feds Say Tap The Brakes On Punny Highway Signs

Feds Say Tap The Brakes On Punny Highway Signs

The government say such messages could “adversely affect respect for the sign.”

SCOTUS hears oral argument in constitutional challenge to SEC enforcement proceedings

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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U.S. May Update EV Charging Subsidy Rules To Include Tesla's NACS

The U.S. government is seeking feedback on how it should update its EV charger subsidy rules following the mass adoption of Tesla's NACS standard.

Both Republicans and Democrats Want 'Buy American' Provisions for E.V. Chargers

When the Biden administration temporarily suspended its own protectionist policies, Senate Republicans voted to reinstate them.

New Jersey Files Environmental Lawsuit To Delay Manhattan Congestion Tolls

New York officials have primarily pitched congestion tolls as an easy cash grab for the city's subway system. New Jersey drivers and politicians aren't happy about that.

Tesla Autopilot Crash Data For Q4 2022: It's Better Than A Year Ago

Tesla recently released a new update to its Vehicle Safety Report, revealing data for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Feds finalize Buy America rules for EV chargers

WASHINGTON — All electric vehicle chargers funded through the federal government must be assembled in the United States, the Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.

Tesla Safety Report Returns: Autopilot Gets Better And Better

Tesla recently released a new version of its Vehicle Safety Report, after about a year of silence, providing interesting new data.

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Cory Booker and Jeff Van Drew agree on one thing: Bring back New Jersey’s sassy highway signs

Roadway safety messages with a sassy New Jersey flair began appearing on Garden State roadways last month, but last week they disappeared as suddenly as they arrived.

New Jersey Told To Stop Cute, Creative Road Sign Safety Messages

The Feds didn't find them funny.

Buy America takes a back seat in drive to build EV charging stations - Roll Call

The Department of Transportation and others have been seeking waivers from the made-in-America provisions of the bipartisan infrastructure law.

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Biden administration seeks waiver of 'Buy American' rules for EV chargers

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking for a waiver of "Buy American" rules for federally-funded electric vehicle chargers to more rapidly roll out the infrastructure needed to scale up EV adoption.

States would set lower highway emissions goals under proposed rule

The Federal Highway Administration proposed requiring states and municipalities to set goals for cutting highway greenhouse gas emissions.

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