Granholm's EV Trip Under Scrutiny After Staff Blocked Public Charger

House Oversight Committee investigating Granholm's EV promotion trip over blocked charger incident
During trip, DOE staff blocked public EV charger in Georgia to reserve for Granholm
Family unable to charge EV called police over blocked charger
Granholm acknowledged "poor judgment" by staff
GOP letter questions Biden EV push, citing UAW strike concerns

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Posted 9/26/2023, 2:16:00 PM

Granholm's EV Trip Under Scrutiny After Staff Blocked Public Charger

House Oversight Committee investigating Granholm's EV promotion trip over blocked charger incident
During trip, DOE staff blocked public EV charger in Georgia to reserve for Granholm
Family unable to charge EV called police over blocked charger
Granholm acknowledged "poor judgment" by staff
GOP letter questions Biden EV push, citing UAW strike concerns

thehill.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/10/2023

Energy Secretary's EV Road Trip Stalled by Lack of Chargers

US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm encountered a lack of electric vehicle chargers during a road trip promoting EVs, resulting in an incident where police were called.

9/11/2023

EV Driver Calls Police on Energy Secretary's Staff for Blocking Charger on Southeast Road Trip

9/12/2023

Granholm's EV Road Trip Hits Snag as Staff Block Chargers with Gas Car

9/12/2023

Granholm Staffer Sparks Outrage by ICEing EV Charger During Green Energy Road Trip

9/26/2023

Granholm's EV Road Trip Hits Snags, Highlights Challenges of Green Energy Push