The Biden administration recently announced a plan to create a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations “so that the great American road trip can be electrified.” It builds on Biden’s aspiration of a “net-zero emissions” future, evidenced by his executive order to have EVs represent 50 percent of all new car sales by the year 2030. The move, which follows the European Union’s ban on the sale of gas-powered cars beyond 2035, was applauded by leading environmental organizations, as it will lead to a dramatic reduction in vehicle emissions. But for those who understand the challenges of...