What Trump’s Election Means for Electric Vehicles, Tesla, and Elon Musk
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What Trump’s Election Means for Electric Vehicles, Tesla, and Elon Musk
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Tesla, and its charismatic CEO Elon Musk are all positioned at a critical crossroads. During his campaign trail, Trump made several statements that directly challenge the growing EV sector. He declared plans to “end the electric vehicle mandate on day one” and asserted that EVs “don’t work,” while simultaneously voicing concerns about China and Mexico benefiting at the expense of American workers. However, he has also closely aligned himself with Musk, who leads the largest EV manufacturer in the United States, Tesla. This creates a paradox in how his presidency might impact the electric vehicle industry, especially in light of his campaign promises. The road ahead for EVs under a Trump administration is uncertain, particularly considering the ongoing shift toward cleaner energy and the rapid acceleration of electric vehicle production worldwide. Trump’s policy stance could reshape the automotive…
