President Trump has reversed a key climate policy by scrapping the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate, which required automakers to meet stricter pollution standards—effectively forcing a shift toward electric vehicles. The 2024 rule, designed to accelerate the phase-out of gas-powered cars, had set ambitious targets that automakers could only fulfill by expanding EV production. Critics argued the mandate was overly aggressive, while supporters warned it would slow the transition to cleaner transportation. The move marks a sharp policy reversal on automotive emissions, reshaping the industry’s future trajectory.
President Trump announced Saturday he approved new fuel economy standards that eliminate an electric vehicle (EV) mandate introduced under the Biden administration. The 2024 EV mandate aimed to facilitate the transition from gas-powered to EVs by setting new pollution standards for automakers' vehicle fleets, which were intentionally difficult to meet without introducing new electric or...
