As Trump takes aim at EVs, how far will rollback go?
2 months ago

As Trump takes aim at EVs, how far will rollback go?

The Hindu  

As part of his flurry of first-day actions, U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at electric vehicles, a cornerstone of the Biden administration's climate change agenda. Mr. Trump's executive order on "Unleashing American Energy" on Monday included steps to ensure a "level" playing field for gasoline-powered motors and halt federal funding to build new EV charging stations. During his inaugural address, Mr. Trump said the moves would "end" the "Green New Deal," ridiculing Biden-backed incentives for EV sales. Kathy Harris, director for clean vehicles of the Natural Resources Defense Council, called Mr. Trump's policy a sop for "fat-cat oil executives," noting that EVs are better for the environment and can save consumers money on gasoline. Monday's executive order directs officials implementing the IRA to undertake a 90-day review to ensure that spending does not unfairly favor EVs "by rendering other types of vehicles unaffordable."

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Auto Industry CEO Warns Trump's Plans Are Bringing 'Cost' And 'Chaos'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Auto Industry CEO Warns Trump's Plans Are Bringing 'Cost' And 'Chaos'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump spent the 2024 campaign promising he’d help the U.S. auto industry and its workers. During a Tuesday appearance in New York City, Ford CEO Jim Farley focused on two big threats to U.S. auto manufacturers and their suppliers: Trump’s vow to withdraw support for electric vehicles and his enthusiasm for big, broad tariffs, especially …

With an executive order, Trump casts doubt on the future of EVs in California
2 months ago

With an executive order, Trump casts doubt on the future of EVs in California

LA Times  

Shel Singh has gone all-in on electric vehicles in recent years. Trump also signaled in the order that he would eliminate a popular $7,500 tax credit available to eligible buyers of electric vehicles and revoke California’s authority to set its own regulations on gas-powered cars. “We’re going to see an undeniable drop in electric vehicle sales when the $7,500 credit …

What’s next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?
2 months ago

What’s next for EVs as Trump moves to revoke Biden-era incentives?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under former President Joe Biden. Trump’s order said he would “eliminate the electric vehicle mandate” and promote true consumer choice, which is essential for economic growth and innovation, by removing regulatory barriers to motor vehicle access; by ensuring a …

President Trump revokes Biden’s 50% EV target, also freezes unspent charging funds
2 months ago

President Trump revokes Biden’s 50% EV target, also freezes unspent charging funds

Firstpost  

One of Trump’s key actions was to propose a reconsideration of federal emissions regulations that mandate automakers to sell a specific percentage of electric vehicles. The current rules require that between 30 per cent and 56 per cent of vehicles sold by 2032 be electric This order is part of Trump’s broader promise to end Biden’s “EV mandate,” a stance …

Trump revokes Biden 50% EV target, freezes unspent charging funds
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2 months ago

Trump revokes Biden 50% EV target, freezes unspent charging funds

Hindustan Times  

By David Shepardson Trump revokes Biden 50% EV target, freezes unspent charging funds WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at electric vehicles, revoking a 2021 executive order signed by his predecessor Joe Biden that sought to ensure half of all new vehicles sold in the United States by 2030 were electric. Trump said in an executive order …

Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs

Wired  

The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously thought. According to Reuters, which has seen transition team documents, the Trump team wants to abolish EV subsidies, claw back federal funding meant for EV charging infrastructure, block EV battery imports on national security grounds, and prevent the federal government and the US military from …

Never mind Trump’s new rhetoric — he’s still gunning for EVs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Never mind Trump’s new rhetoric — he’s still gunning for EVs

Politico  

After more than a year of denigrating Biden’s EV policies as “lunacy” and calling for electric car supporters to “ROT IN HELL,” Trump told a rally in Atlanta this month that he’s for “a very small slice” of cars being electric. Trump is “going to take a step back from making EVs a ‘punching bag,’” said Nick Nigro, founder of …

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