In Pictures: Florida Weighs Flying Car Research Against EV Charger Funding as Tesla Unveils Roadster Stunt

Florida's proposed diversion of federal EV charger funds has drawn sharp criticism from electric vehicle advocates.

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The funding dispute threatens to slow charger buildout even as EV adoption climbs nationwide.

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Federal money was intended to expand reliable charging access, not bankroll speculative flying car research.

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EV advocates say redirecting charger funds would leave drivers and businesses in the lurch.

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The standoff comes as Tesla stages a theatrical Roadster prototype reveal featuring air jets and hovering maneuvers.

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States are weighing how to spend infrastructure dollars as automakers push increasingly futuristic technology.

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Charging infrastructure remains a key barrier to EV adoption that the federal program aims to address.

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Industry observers question whether flying car research is a prudent use of funds meant for proven EV infrastructure.

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Florida's proposal has baffled EV advocates who expected the money to support charger deployment.

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