Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg struggles to explain why only 7-8 EV charging stations have been built despite $7.5 billion allocated for the project. Delays attributed to various issues including local zoning restrictions and red tape.
Key Points
President's goal of having 500,000 chargers by 2030
Majority of charging infrastructure provided by the private sector
Federal investment to fill gaps where private sector is not profitable
Pros
Investment in EV infrastructure
Goal to have 500,000 chargers by the end of the decade
Cons
Slow progress in building charging stations
Issues with local zoning restrictions and red tape