DOE Abruptly Cancels Electric Vehicle Working Group Meet
Published Date: 1/29/2025
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The Department of Energy canceled the Electric Vehicle Working Group’s virtual meeting that was set for January 30, 2025. This affects anyone interested in the group’s discussions about electric vehicles, delaying updates and decisions. No money changes or new deadlines were announced, so stay tuned for future meeting plans!
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