The future US government under Donald Trump (78) wants, according to insiders, key climate protection measures from the President Joe Biden (82) in Automotive sector tilt. The stricter vehicle efficiency standards and incentives introduced by Biden Electric cars should be withdrawn, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
This would fulfill a Trump campaign promise to “end the EV mandate.” Although there is no such mandate, current regulations require automakers to convert at least 35 percent of their production to electric vehicles by 2032. Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Also the big US car manufacturers General Motors, ford, Stellantis, Tesla and industry associations did not comment.
The planned steps could facilitate the switch to electric cars USA slow. Reuters reported last week that the tax discount of $7,500 (equivalent to 7,093 euros) for the purchase of electric vehicles is also to be eliminated.
Trump plans would not be in the spirit of Tesla and Elon Musk
The efforts run counter to the interests of the electric pioneer Tesla. That from Trump supporters Elon Musk (53)-led company benefits from selling emissions credits to traditional car manufacturers.
Standards adopted by the Biden administration this year were already less stringent than originally planned after the auto industry pushed for a revision. Only Tesla had pushed for stricter emissions regulations: Because the company only sells electric vehicles, it exceeds the requirements and generates credits that it can sell to other automakers. As standards are relaxed, these credits lose value.