WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - A group representing

automakers and electric vehicle charging companies on Friday

urged the U.S. Transportation Department to quickly restart a $5

billion government EV infrastructure program.

On Thursday, the Trump administration said it was suspending

the electric vehicle charging program and rescinding approval of

state EV charging plans pending a new review.

The Electric Drive Transportation Association, whose members

include General Motors ( GM ), Toyota ( TM ), BorgWarner ( BWA )

, EVGo ( EVGO ), Walmart ( WMT ) and others, said it

urged the Trump administration "to quickly resume the critical

work of the program and minimize uncertainty for states and

their businesses."