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April 14, 2025
U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Pullback and State Momentum
While the Trump administration reconsiders key EV policies, state actions reflect efforts to accommodate EV growth and manage associated grid impacts.
Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- House lawmakers have introduced Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn EPA waivers that permit California to set stricter vehicle emission standards, despite the Government Accountability Office stating that these waivers are not subject to the CRA.
- The General Services Administration has notified federal agencies that only mission-critical EV charging stations will remain operational, and has canceled 32 charging projects worth $23 million.
- Amid federal actions affecting the EV industry, states are taking steps to accommodate EV growth, with New York launching a review of its Make-Ready program and Michigan adopting a framework for utility transportation electrification plans.
