Summary
- Trump signed an executive order trying to throw Biden’s "Green New Deal" in the trash
- Biden’s clean energy and electric vehicle policies were passed through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act
- Trump’s executive order aimed to eliminate the electric vehicle mandate and support consumer choice in vehicles
- Trump revoked several executive orders related to climate change and clean energy initiatives
- Trump’s administration may not be helpful for Tesla and its mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy
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Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office to try to undo Biden’s clean energy and electric vehicle policies. Despite Biden not referring to his policies as the Green New Deal, Trump targeted them in his order. The funding for clean energy and electric vehicles from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act has been committed by now, and Trump is looking to claw some of it back and halt further progress. His executive order also aims to eliminate what he calls the “electric vehicle mandate” and promote consumer choice for vehicles. Additionally, he wants to abolish certain executive orders related to climate change and clean energy.
Trump’s executive order also targets a range of goods and appliances, including lightbulbs, dishwashers, washing machines, gas stoves, and water heaters. He aims to promote market competition and innovation within these industries. The order revokes several executive orders from the Biden administration related to climate change, clean energy, and environmental justice. It also directs agencies to pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for electric vehicle infrastructure and review their processes for financial disbursements.
Some observers initially believed that Trump’s statements were bluster and that he wouldn’t follow through on killing policies and programs, but his executive order proves otherwise. His actions could have implications for Tesla, as Musk has moved on to other ventures and interests. The Trump administration may not be supportive of Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, as evidenced by the removal of mission statements from the company’s website. It remains to be seen how Trump’s actions will impact the clean energy and electric vehicle industries.
The executive order from Trump raises questions about the future of clean energy and electric vehicles under his administration. The halting of funding for these industries could slow down progress and innovation in critical sectors of the economy. It also signals a shift in priorities away from sustainability and towards traditional fossil fuel-based technologies. The effects of Trump’s actions on the environment and efforts to combat climate change remain to be seen, but it is clear that his administration is taking a different approach than the previous administration.
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