Florida Diverts EV Charger Funds to Flying Cars

According to an opinion column by Carolyn Fortuna in CleanTechnica, the Florida government seeks to redirect 197 million dollars in federal grants, originally intended for electric vehicle chargers, toward research on flying cars. The state has not yet used those funds for chargers. Citing Craig Pittman (Florida Phoenix), the column says the Florida Department of Transportation plans an "Aerial Highway Network" with points for charging, takeoff and landing. According to the DOT, it will not spend taxpayer money on everyday passenger vehicles.…

• Florida has 197 million dollars in unused federal funds for EV chargers.
• Florida's DOT reports plans for an "Aerial Highway Network" for flying cars.
• Musk unveiled the second Roadster iteration in Texas, with a flight demonstration.

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