President Donald Trump signed an executive order rolling back Biden-era electric vehicle (EV) policies and loosening tailpipe emissions standards.
The order halts funding for EV charging infrastructure and calls for regulatory reviews to prioritize consumer choice, effectively favoring gasoline-powered vehicles. Trump also aims to eliminate federal EV tax credits and state waivers supporting cleaner cars.
This move aligns with Trump’s broader energy strategy, which promotes fossil fuels and mining rare earth minerals while scaling back environmental protections.
Automakers, already heavily invested in EV technology, may face uncertainty as Trump’s policies could increase greenhouse gas emissions and slow clean energy transitions.
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