What to expect of your next car after Trump virtually eliminated emissions regulations
CNN • • business
Key Points:
- The Trump administration’s repeal of the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding and the removal of penalties for violating fuel economy standards have led to a rollback of automotive emissions regulations, potentially affecting vehicle types and technologies offered at dealerships.
- Automakers may prioritize producing larger, more profitable vehicles such as SUVs and trucks, while some fuel-saving technologies like start-stop systems and waste heat recovery could be phased out gradually rather than immediately.
- Despite regulatory rollbacks, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are not disappearing; major manufacturers like Ford and Toyota continue to invest in electrification and hybrid models, though the pace of EV adoption in the U.S. may slow.
- The shift in vehicle offerings will likely be gradual, influenced by
