While Trump’s return may spur attempts to undo Biden-era clean energy initiatives, the transition is set to continue—driven by innovation, regulations, and market forces.
The EPA has approved California's plan to ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035. The incoming Trump administration is likely to try to reverse the action.
The California rule is stricter than a federal rule adopted this year that tightens emissions standards but does not require sales of electric vehicles.