An article published by Utility Dive, written by Katherine García of the Sierra Club, argues that the Trump administration is slowing the adoption of electric vehicles. The piece frames federal policy as a barrier and suggests that states may need to take the lead to keep the transition to electric transportation on track.
According to the article, a handful of states are already charting a way forward by expanding electric transportation and working to lower costs for residents. García presents these state-level efforts as a counterweight to federal inaction or opposition, urging other states to follow suit.
The piece does not cite specific policy details, but its central claim is clear: while the federal government stalls, states have both the opportunity and the responsibility to maintain momentum on EVs. As an opinion piece, it reflects the Sierra Club's perspective rather than reporting on current legislation.