Posted on 05/29/2024 8:06:31 AM PDT by Red Badger
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attempted to justify the progress on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, prompting a laugh from CBS’s “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brenna.
After $7.5 billion of taxpayers’ money being plowed into the initiative, just a “handful” of charging stations have been built.
The interview took a comedic turn when Brennan pointed out the discrepancy between the investment made back in 2021 and the reality of the results.
Just seven or eight charging stations have been built despite billions being spent, according to the Federal Highway Administration,
“Why isn’t that happening more quickly?” asked Brennan.
Buttigieg responded by detailing the complex process involving utility work and the novelty and reiterating the administration’s goal to install half a million chargers by 2030.
After Buttigiegelved into the details of the logistical hurdles, Brennan couldn’t help but laugh.
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As Trendingpoliticsnews noted: Many have questioned whether the government’s lofty promises on green energy are too far out of reach, especially when basic infrastructure projects are crawling at a snail’s pace. Despite the lofty goal to roll out 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030, a mere seven are up and running—more than two years after Congress forked over $7.5 billion to fuel the project. As the White House pushes new car and truck emissions rules demanding more electric and hybrid vehicles, the sluggish pace could put the brakes on America’s green driving revolution.
The outlet added:
Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in November 2021 allocated $7.5 billion to bolster the nation’s EV charging infrastructure. Of this, $5 billion was designated for states through “formula funding” under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program to establish a network of rapid chargers along key highways.
However, two years post-enactment, a Federal Highway Administration spokesperson revealed that only seven charging stations are operational, offering just 38 charging ports. This is a stark contrast to the projected 20,000 charging spots or approximately 5,000 stations, as forecasted by Atlas Public Policy.
Currently, operational stations are located in Hawaii, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, with ongoing constructions in four additional states. Meanwhile, twelve states have initiated contracts for station construction, but 17 states are yet to propose any plans according to The Washington Post.
Earlier in the year, Republican members of the House of Representatives formally questioned the Biden administration about the delayed deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, sending a letter that demanded answers on the program’s slow progress.
“We have significant concerns that under your efforts American taxpayer dollars are being woefully mismanaged,” Republican members wrote.
“The problems with these programs continue to grow — delays in the delivery of chargers, concerns from States about labor contracting requirements and minimum operating standards for chargers.”
As the Biden administration continues to push for a greener America, many have been left wondering if their vision is obscured by bureaucratic inefficiencies and overpromises. Meanwhile, taxpayers are left watching the clock—and their wallets—as the promised EV revolution sputters from the start.
Good enuf fer goverment work!
Are people using them?
I was looking at a newly installed one last week & calculated that it would cost about the same to recharge a Tesla battery as it would to fill up my truck with gasoline.
Butti is too stupid to be insulted.
There's a joke in there, for sure, but I'm not going to go there.
Tesla is currently working on electric induction pads for their chargers. No cable required. Existing model cars would need an adaptor to be installed. Then simply drive near or over the induction pad to get a charge.
I often wonder why a socket is not provided on charging stations, so EV owners can use their own cable to plug in. Of course thieves could steal cables from privately owned vehicles. I have owned a non-Tesla EV for the last 5 years, but never carry my cable because I charge at home. Rarely charge elsewhere unless hundreds of miles away.
There is also another device that is basically a giant battery on wheels. It does require a human attendant to physically move it and attach it to your car. But one person can manage a dozen or more of these. The job mostly just “waiting around” and the occasional plug in or plug out. Otherwise ride around the parking lot, or, return the battery to be recharged for future use.
Yeah, especially in view of the guys w/ bolt cutters going around clipping those heavy power cables for their copper content.
That wouldn’t happen if the charging cables themselves were electrified if you cut into them. Sure, it’s got a rubber cover to keep you and me from shocking ourselves (not that I’ll ever have an EV to charge it), but cut through that and POOF and VOILA! Problem takes care of itself.
That sounds awkward, almost like using a wheeled generator. All that’s needed is a 220v NEMA 14-50 outlet, outside that is accessible by a privately owned cable. Mine is probably about 15 feet long and has a carrying case for storage in the trunk of the car.
I think it sounds innovative. You don’t need a whole lot of infrastructure just a few spots to park and charge these rolling battery packs. You don’t need dedicated parking spots and unattended wires. You just reserve your time in advance on the phone or car, and pull in. Then they bring the wire to you while you shop.
They’re already bolt-cutting the heavy cables at stations in the Bay area; so yeah, they’ll have to build some security into this fiasco or have them go the way of phone booths.
Kinda like some old Soviet era thing; “And now Comrades laugh and ridicule back sliders and counter revolutionaries''. Ha Ha. Now shoot them.
Google gerbils and gays. Legend has it they have special use for them. Now imagine a charger up there instead of a gerbil to get their morning jolt
Like I said, there’s a joke there, but I’m not going to go there!
I have never seen the ones at the supermarket being used but at the high school there is the occasional Tesla.
Pete’s b^ttplug is too tight; it’s compressing his brain.
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