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Ridgewood NJ, the Biden administration’s ambitious plan to build 500,000 EV charging stations with a $7.5 billion taxpayer-funded investment has fallen dramatically short. At last count, the program had built just 55 stations—missing the target by 99.99%.
Pete Buttigieg’s Role & 2028 Democratic Nomination Buzz
The EV charging station rollout was spearheaded by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is now being floated as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential nominee. With such a staggering failure under his watch, questions are mounting about his ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects.
Trump Hits Pause on EV Spending
President Donald Trump has officially paused the EV charging program, putting a stop to billions in government spending on electric vehicle infrastructure. But that’s not all—Trump is also removing EVs from the government’s fleet and preparing to sell them, signaling a major shift in federal policy.
This follows the costly failure of electric school buses, some of which cost over $1 million each and experienced widespread malfunctions.
Why Government Subsidies Hurt the EV Industry
The push for government-backed EV incentives has long been criticized as a misguided attempt to force an industry shift. Rather than letting consumer demand drive EV adoption, subsidies have artificially inflated the market, leading to overpriced and unreliable products.
Now, the industry faces a new reality—it must appeal to car buyers, not politicians.
Global Shift Away From Expensive Green Policies
A new study from Stanford University confirms what many have long suspected: expensive, job-destroying climate policies are losing favor worldwide.
Climate activist and researcher Marc Morano has tracked a growing “green retreat” in major nations:
- Germany
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Australia
- Belgium
- Ireland
- United States
Why Are Countries Backtracking on Green Energy?
Governments are reversing course for several key reasons:
✅ Deindustrialization: Countries like Germany have seen their industries collapse due to soaring energy costs.
✅ Skyrocketing Costs: Green energy remains significantly more expensive to produce than traditional fossil fuels.
✅ China’s Inaction: The world’s biggest polluter, China, has made zero meaningful climate commitments, leaving Western nations to shoulder the economic burden alone.
A “Silent Majority” Pushes Back
A 2024 article in Foreign Affairs described the situation as the rise of a new “silent majority” in the West—ordinary citizens rejecting policies that have harmed working-class communities while benefiting out-of-touch elites.
The Bottom Line
As Biden’s EV plan collapses and global leaders rethink climate policies, the future of energy looks increasingly consumer-driven—rather than dictated by political agendas. The real test now? Whether the EV industry can survive without government crutches and prove its worth to the average car buyer.
It was just another democrat money laundering operation.
It’s all ‘we hate EVs’ around here until it’s time to give billions of $$$ to Musk/Tesla. Maybe DOGE can look into that.
Where’s the $$$$$$!
All in the name of the biggest scam in American/World History – “Climate Change”. It is a bit embarrassing how stupid sheep are.