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The Trump administration plans to repeal the Obama-era endangerment finding that underpins federal greenhouse-gas regulation, reversing a core climate policy and allowing looser rules on emissions; the move would also direct the Defense Department to source electricity from coal-fired power plants as part of the regulatory shift.
A Tesla engineer provided a rare update on the Tesla Semi electric truck program, revealing that the trucks have transported over 20,000 battery packs from Gigafactory Nevada to the Fremont factory at a lower operating cost than diesel trucks. The update comes as the EPA released new heavy duty truck rules, which are expected to accelerate the transition to electric trucks. However, Tesla's electric truck production is not likely to ramp up until the Gigafactory Nevada expansion is completed.
The Biden Administration is considering relaxing strict EPA rules driving electric vehicle adoption, potentially delaying a "sharp increase" in EV sales until after 2030 in response to pressure from automakers, labor unions, and political opposition. This move could impact the future of the EV industry, America's competitiveness against China, and the administration's climate goals. Critics argue that postponing EV targets may hinder efforts to combat global warming, while the auto industry faces uncertainty and potential challenges in competing against Chinese automakers.