U.S. lawmakers urge joint use of funds for broadband and EV charge stations

A group of 10 U.S. House Democrats on Friday asked President Joe Biden’s administration to build electric vehicle charging stations together with broadband internet infrastructure under the $1 trillion infrastructure law approved in November 2021.
As part of that measure, Congress set aside $42.45 billion in grants to expand broadband, including building fiber or other networks. It also included $5 billion for EV charging.
The lawmakers led by Representatives Doris Matsui and Anna Eshoo urged officials to coordinate broadband and EV charging infrastructure efforts to encourage “co-location” of EV and broadband, especially in underserved areas.