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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg found himself in hot water on CBS’ Face the Nation as he struggled to explain the slow progress of building electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under the Biden administration. Despite a whopping $7.5 billion allocated for EV stations in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, only around seven or eight charging stations had actually been built by April. That’s like saying you’ll bake a hundred cookies but only managing to whip up a handful before the oven timer dings!
The Biden administration’s failure to ramp up the construction of EV charging stations has led to the fossil fuel industry swooping in for the win. They’ve been cashing in by pushing for EV stations to be built at existing gas stations, making it seem like the administration is running on empty when it comes to progress in this area. It’s like trying to run a marathon with a pair of shoes that are falling apart – not a good look.
WATCH: CBS’s Margaret Brennan laughs in Pete Buttigieg’s face when he is unable to explain why only 7 or 8 electric vehicle charging stations have been built despite the Biden admin spending $7.5 BILLION to build chargers. pic.twitter.com/BmFK17Dk5O
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) May 26, 2024
During his interview, Secretary Buttigieg tried to reassure the public by emphasizing President Biden’s goal of having half a million chargers up and running by the end of the decade. But with only a handful of chargers being physically built so far, it feels like watching a turtle trying to outrun a hare – slow and steady just isn’t cutting it in this race for EV infrastructure.
One of the main reasons for the snail’s pace in building EV stations has been chalked up to local zoning restrictions and bureaucratic red tape. Unlike the previous administration under President Trump, who bulldozed through obstacles like a demolition derby driver, the Biden administration seems to be stuck in neutral when it comes to clearing the path for progress. It’s like trying to drive through a traffic jam without a single green light in sight – frustrating and going nowhere fast.
In the end, the Biden administration’s fumble with the EV charging station rollout serves as a cautionary tale of promising big results but delivering minuscule outcomes. It’s high time for the administration to rev its engines and start paving the way for a smoother ride towards a greener future. Wake up, sleepyheads, the electric vehicle revolution is knocking on the door, and it’s time to answer with more than just a whisper of progress!
