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The EU’s shift from a strict 2035 gas car ban to emissions targets is forcing automakers to rethink long-term plans. Mercedes-Benz warns the changes raise costs and complicate EV investment.

California plans a $200 million EV incentive program aimed at first-time buyers only. With point-of-sale rebates, price caps, and automaker matching, the proposal targets market growth as federal EV incentives decline.

Michigan has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing major oil companies of colluding to slow EV adoption, restrict renewable energy, and keep energy prices high, arguing the conduct denied consumers cleaner and more competitive alternatives.

Germany has relaunched EV subsidies with wider eligibility, including extended-range EVs, plug-in hybrids, and Chinese-built models, signaling a pragmatic shift toward affordability, choice, and market-driven adoption.

California is proposing a $200 million incentive program to support EV buyers after the federal tax credit ended. The plan could offer upfront discounts and help sustain EV adoption in the nation’s largest electric vehicle market.

The EU revised its 2035 vehicle emission plan, requiring a 90% reduction in tailpipe emissions and introducing €1.8 billion in loans for EU battery production, supporting small EV adoption.

U.S. new-car prices are soaring, and the loss of EV tax credits has intensified affordability issues. Sales are falling across segments as buyers shift to lower-priced models or delay purchases entirely.

The Trump administration is preparing a major rollback of U.S. fuel-economy rules, lowering efficiency targets for automakers. The move may trim vehicle prices but could raise fuel costs and slow the nation’s progress toward cleaner cars.

The administration’s plan lowers fuel-efficiency targets to reduce upfront car prices, but experts say drivers will pay more for gasoline. The rollback weakens clean-vehicle policy, benefits legacy industries, and risks U.S. competitiveness.