Expediting the wider adoption of electric vehicles will require considerable changes to consumer behavior, which will not be possible without the creation of necessary infrastructure. According to a study produced by the Transportation Research Board and National Research Council, adoption and diffusion of new innovations can be a long-term, complicated process that is especially slow for products that cost tens of thousands of dollars and where consumers have questions about infrastructure availability, resale value, and other variables , and a perception of a lack of public charging infrastructure might hinder [plug-in electric vehicle] deployment. Thus, greatly expanding access to publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers will be essential to changing consumer behavior radically and, accordingly, accelerating the wider adoption of electric vehicles. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to establish a network of electric vehicle charging stations along eligible roads so that the United States may lead the world in protecting the environment while improving consumer experiences. The implementation of this Act will encourage the widespread adoption of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles by— (1) eliminating range anxiety