The Decline of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, designed to bridge expertise from the Department of Energy and Department of Transportation to support the rollout of EV chargers, has been deeply affected by government-wide job cuts, resulting in no full-time federal employees remaining. The office, established by a bipartisan act of Congress in 2021, seems to exist primarily on paper.

President Joe Biden's EV Charger Initiative

President Joe Biden aims to create 500,000 EV chargers by 2030, but only a few states have complied so far. Critics argue that the planned number of chargers may not be enough to meet ambitious climate goals. Resistance from consumers, high prices, and limited charging stations are hindering the shift to EVs.