Trump seeks to eliminate Biden ‘EV mandate’ in sweeping executive order

Published January 21, 2025 11:00am ET



Within hours of being sworn into the White House, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order meant to end policies supporting the electric vehicle industry. 

“We will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American autoworkers,” Trump said in his inauguration speech. “In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice.”

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