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

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm went on a road trip to promote electric vehicles.
Granholm's team encountered a major obstacle not enough EV chargers in many places.
The lack of chargers caused a heated incident with another family needing to charge.
Police got involved but couldn't act since blocking a charger isn't illegal there.
The incident highlighted the urgent need for more EV charging infrastructure.

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Electric Vehicle Road Trip Woes Spark Major Investments in Charging Infrastructure

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

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

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is investigating an incident in which Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's staff allegedly blocked off an electric vehicle charging station during a promotional trip, prompting a family to call the police.

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Posted 9/10/2023, 8:04:00 PM

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

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm went on a road trip to promote electric vehicles.
Granholm's team encountered a major obstacle not enough EV chargers in many places.
The lack of chargers caused a heated incident with another family needing to charge.
Police got involved but couldn't act since blocking a charger isn't illegal there.
The incident highlighted the urgent need for more EV charging infrastructure.

businessinsider.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/10/2023

Electric Vehicle Road Trip Woes Spark Major Investments in Charging Infrastructure

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 Trip Under Scrutiny After Staff Blocked Public Charger