{"id":54707,"date":"2025-01-21T12:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=54707"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:08:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T16:08:01","slug":"trump-reverses-bidens-electric-vehicle-mandate-shifting-lanes-on-ev-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/trump-reverses-bidens-electric-vehicle-mandate-shifting-lanes-on-ev-policy\/54707\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump reverses Biden’s electric vehicle mandate, shifting lanes on EV policy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Biden’s 2021 executive order targeted a significant increase in electric vehicle adoption<\/a>, seeking to make half of all new vehicle sales in the United States electric by 2030, a bold initiative aimed at combating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and modernising the nation’s automotive industry.<\/p>\n Trump’s decision signals a decisive pivot in EV policy, sparking debate over the future of transportation and environmental priorities. Perhaps most interesting is the impact this could have on major EV manufacturers like Tesla, which is spearheaded by Trump’s close political ally, Elon Musk.<\/p>\n Trump’s move comes at a critical juncture for the automotive industry, which has been rapidly adapting to meet evolving emissions standards and consumer demand for cleaner technologies.<\/p>\n While Biden’s vision garnered support from major automakers and included substantial federal investment in EV infrastructure, Trump’s rollback reflects a contrasting approach that emphasises deregulation and consumer choice.<\/p>\n Commenting on the decision, Trump said: “We will end the Green New Deal, and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American autoworkers. You’ll be able to buy the car of your choice.”<\/p>\n Under President Biden’s 2021 executive order, the federal government set an ambitious target: ensuring that 50% of all new vehicles sold in the US by 2030 would be electric or zero-emission.<\/p>\n While not legally binding, this initiative gained robust support from both domestic and international automakers eager to embrace cleaner technologies and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n Biden’s plan also prioritised infrastructure development, which was highlighted by the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021. This legislation allocated $7.5bn to establish a nationwide network of 500,000 EV charging stations<\/a>.<\/p>\n The aim was to create an accessible and equitable charging infrastructure that would support the widespread adoption of EVs, enabling both local and long-distance travel for all Americans.<\/p>\n The Biden administration’s strategy underscored its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, tackling climate change, and modernising the US transportation sector. However, the policy now faces a drastic overhaul under Trump’s directive.<\/p>\n In his executive order, Trump outlined a series of measures aimed at dismantling Biden’s electric vehicle mandate and associated initiatives.<\/p>\n Key actions include halting the distribution of unspent funds from the $5bn allocated for EV charging stations and potentially repealing the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV purchases.<\/p>\n Additionally, Trump directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider federal emissions rules set under Biden. These rules would have required automakers to ensure that 30% to 56% of their vehicle sales were EVs by 2032.<\/p>\n Trump also called for the repeal of a waiver granted to California that permits the state \u2013 and 11 others that follow its lead \u2013 to phase out gasoline-only vehicle sales by 2035<\/a>.<\/p>\n Critics argue that Trump’s policy changes could hinder progress toward decarbonising the US transportation sector, which remains one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n As the nation grapples with these conflicting visions, the future of US EV policy will likely play a pivotal role in upcoming political debates, shaping the country’s economic and environmental trajectory.<\/p>\n Whether Trump’s rollback or Biden’s ambitious goals will prevail remains a critical question for the US auto industry and environmental advocates alike.<\/p>\n Trump’s revoking of the electric vehicle mandate is just one of the President’s radical energy and environmental policies introduced on his first day in office.<\/p>\nBiden’s vision for an electric future<\/h3>\n
Trump’s new EV policies: A sharp U-turn<\/h3>\n
What’s next for US EV policy?<\/h3>\n
“Drill, baby, drill”<\/h3>\n