Fossil Fuel Industry Benefit from EV Charging Station Funds
The fossil fuel industry is benefitting from the $7.5 billion allocated for electric vehicle charging stations by lobbying for them to be built at existing gas station locations, reinforcing fossil fuel infrastructure.
Key Points
- More than half of the charging stations from the 2021 infrastructure law are being built at truck stops and gas stations
- Service station industry lobbyists have been working to tilt rules in their favor
- Environmental groups are supportive of EV station construction despite concerns
Pros
- Creation of EV charging stations
- Utilization of existing gas station locations for infrastructure development
Cons
- Reinforcement of fossil fuel infrastructure
- Potential conflict of interest in lobbying for funds