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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto expert makes stunning prediction about when EVs will surpass gas cars on US roads: 'The implications to this hidden trend are wild'
Gas-powered cars are disappearing from U.S. roads and being replaced by electric vehicles at a surprising pace. This shift is occurring at a different rate per state, yet it is an impressive trend and encouraging for the health of people and our planet. As Recurrent reported, a tipping point for gas-powered cars on the road comes when a state reaches 30% in EV sales. That tipping point is 2025 in California and 2026 in Washington and Colorado. Other states will start seeing fewer gas cars added to their roads compared with the increase in EV sales between 2028 and 2035. "The implications to this hidden trend are wild," wrote Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. "Revenue from gasoline sales and oil changes will begin to decline in several states in the next year or two." Case explained that as this shift from gas to electric vehicles advances, gas car owners will find themselves driving obsolete technology that's expensive and challenging to maintain. He predicted that gas stations would start closing and gas-powered car repairs would become more costly and difficult to obtain. He also suggested that the value of used gas cars will decrease since buyers are increasingly preferring EVs. Meanwhile, the used EV market has been growing rapidly as prices for pre-owned, eco-friendly vehicles drop to affordable levels. A CarMax report shared that used EV prices dropped by over 40% between January 2022 and February 2025. Recurrent is an innovative company that connects EV sellers to networks of dealers and monitors EV battery health for free. On average, EV sellers earn approximately $1,400 more by selling their electric vehicles through Recurrent. There are now many ways to make owning an EV affordable and profitable. Do you think a majority of Americans will have EVs in 20 years? Absolutely Only in some states No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. For example, some drivers are reducing their EV operating costs by charging their vehicles at home with solar panels rather than paying for public charging stations. EnergySage is a free and convenient resource for comparing solar quotes from vetted local installers. Many people are excited about the prospect of having more EVs than gas-powered cars on their states' roads and enjoying less planet-overheating pollution in the air they breathe. On Case's LinkedIn post sharing the data, one social media user commented, "Going electric is a no-brainer." "I'd love to see the curve of adoption bend a bit more with more even electric to gas pricing and more affordable batteries," a LinkedIn user wrote. "This can't happen quickly enough," someone else shared. "Clean air is a fundamental human right." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Auto expert makes stunning prediction about when EVs will surpass gas cars on US roads: 'The implications to this hidden trend are wild'
Gas-powered cars are disappearing from U.S. roads and being replaced by electric vehicles at a surprising pace. This shift is occurring at a different rate per state, yet it is an impressive trend and encouraging for the health of people and our planet. As Recurrent reported, a tipping point for gas-powered cars on the road comes when a state reaches 30% in EV sales. That tipping point is 2025 in California and 2026 in Washington and Colorado. Other states will start seeing fewer gas cars added to their roads compared with the increase in EV sales between 2028 and 2035. "The implications to this hidden trend are wild," wrote Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent. "Revenue from gasoline sales and oil changes will begin to decline in several states in the next year or two." Case explained that as this shift from gas to electric vehicles advances, gas car owners will find themselves driving obsolete technology that's expensive and challenging to maintain. He predicted that gas stations would start closing and gas-powered car repairs would become more costly and difficult to obtain. He also suggested that the value of used gas cars will decrease since buyers are increasingly preferring EVs. Meanwhile, the used EV market has been growing rapidly as prices for pre-owned, eco-friendly vehicles drop to affordable levels. A CarMax report shared that used EV prices dropped by over 40% between January 2022 and February 2025. Recurrent is an innovative company that connects EV sellers to networks of dealers and monitors EV battery health for free. On average, EV sellers earn approximately $1,400 more by selling their electric vehicles through Recurrent. There are now many ways to make owning an EV affordable and profitable. Do you think a majority of Americans will have EVs in 20 years? Absolutely Only in some states No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. For example, some drivers are reducing their EV operating costs by charging their vehicles at home with solar panels rather than paying for public charging stations. EnergySage is a free and convenient resource for comparing solar quotes from vetted local installers. Many people are excited about the prospect of having more EVs than gas-powered cars on their states' roads and enjoying less planet-overheating pollution in the air they breathe. On Case's LinkedIn post sharing the data, one social media user commented, "Going electric is a no-brainer." "I'd love to see the curve of adoption bend a bit more with more even electric to gas pricing and more affordable batteries," a LinkedIn user wrote. "This can't happen quickly enough," someone else shared. "Clean air is a fundamental human right." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Car and Driver
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Trump Administration Blocks California EV Rules, Threatens Higher Tariffs
The Trump administration officially blocked a rule in California that would have banned the sale of purely gas-powered cars in the state starting in 2035. On Thursday, the president signed joint resolutions of Congress—effectively serving as a federal law to revoke California's policy. The president also threatened to raise automotive tariffs in the near future as a way to increase domestic auto manufacturing. On Thursday, President Trump signed joint resolutions of Congress that block California's attempt to ban the sale of purely gas-powered cars in its state. Allowed to stand, the California rule would have required that electric cars make up progressively larger shares of new car sales each year—until 2035, at which point the sale of new internal-combustion cars would be banned—though, under CAFE, plug-in hybrids would continue to be allowed. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images By signing the joint resolutions of Congress, which were passed by a Republican majority in May, Trump reversed the Biden administration's previous approval of the California law. According to a report by , Trump, speaking at the signing event, called the plan a "disaster" and said it would "effectively abolish the internal combustion engine, which most people prefer." The resolutions also revoke two other California clean-air policies—one requiring half of all new trucks sold in the state to be electric by 2035 and the other limiting the amount of nitrogen oxide cars and trucks emit. In addition to signing the joint resolutions, the president also threatened to increase U.S. automotive tariffs from their current 25 percent. The president said raising auto tariffs from their current level could provide more protection for the domestic auto industry. "I might go up with that tariff in the not too distant future," Trump said. "The higher you go, the more likely it is they build a plant here." The latest threat comes roughly a week after the president increased tariffs on foreign aluminum and steel to 50 percent, further increasing pressure on automakers. Jack Fitzgerald Associate News Editor Jack Fitzgerald's love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn't afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. Read full bio
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a bill blocking California's rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state quickly quickly announced it will challenge the move in court, with California's attorney general holding a news conference to discuss the planned lawsuit before Trump's signing ceremony ended at the White House. The resolution was approved by Congress last month and aims to quash the country's most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars. Trump also signed measures to overturn state policies curbing tailpipe emissions in certain vehicles and smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from trucks. Trump called California's regulations 'crazy' at a White House ceremony where he signed the resolutions. 'It's been a disaster for this country,' he said. It comes as the Republican president is mired in a clash with California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, over Trump's move to deploy troops to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests. It's the latest in an ongoing battle between the Trump administration and heavily Democratic California over issues including tariffs, the rights of LGBTQ+ youth and funding for electric vehicle chargers. The state is already involved in more than two-dozen lawsuits challenging Trump administration actions, and the state's Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the latest one at a news conference in California. 'The federal government's actions are not only unlawful; they're irrational and wildly partisan,' Bonta said. 'They come at the direct expense of the health and the well-being of our people.' The three resolutions Trump signed will block California's rule phasing out gas-powered cars and end the sale of new ones by 2035. They will also kill rules that phase out the sale of medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and cut tailpipe emissions from trucks. In his remarks at the White House, Trump expressed doubts about the performance and reliability of electric vehicles, though he had some notably positive comments about the company owned by Elon Musk, despite their fractured relationship. 'I like Tesla,' Trump said. In remarks that often meandered away from the subject at hand, Trump used the East Room ceremony to also muse on windmills, which he claimed 'are killing our country,' the prospect of getting electrocuted by an electric-powered boat if it sank and whether he'd risk a shark attack by jumping as the boat went down. 'I'll take electrocution every single day,' the president said. When it comes to cars, Trump said he likes combustion engines but for those that prefer otherwise, 'If you want to buy electric, you can buy electric.' 'What this does is it gives us freedom,' said Bill Kent, the owner of Kent Kwik convenience stores. Kent, speaking at the White House, said that the California rules would have forced him to install 'infrastructure that frankly, is extremely expensive and doesn't give you any return.' The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major car makers, applauded Trump's action. 'Everyone agreed these EV sales mandates were never achievable and wildly unrealistic,' John Bozzella, the group's president and CEO, said in a statement. Newsom, who is considered a likely 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, and California officials contend that what the federal government is doing is illegal and said the state plans to sue. Newsom said Trump's action was a continuation of his 'all-out assault' on California. 'And this time he's destroying our clean air and America's global competitiveness in the process,' Newsom said in a statement. 'We are suing to stop this latest illegal action by a President who is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big polluters.' The signings come as Trump has pledged to revive American auto manufacturing and boost oil and gas drilling. The move follows other steps the Trump administration has taken to roll back rules that aim to protect air and water and reduce emissions that cause climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. Dan Becker with the Center for Biological Diversity, said the signing of the resolutions was 'Trump's latest betrayal of democracy.' 'Signing this bill is a flagrant abuse of the law to reward Big Oil and Big Auto corporations at the expense of everyday people's health and their wallets,' Becker said in a statement. California, which has some of the nation's worst air pollution, has been able to seek waivers for decades from the EPA, allowing it to adopt stricter emissions standards than the federal government. In his first term, Trump revoked California's ability to enforce its standards, but Democratic President Joe Biden reinstated it in 2022. Trump has not yet sought to revoke it again. Republicans have long criticized those waivers and earlier this year opted to use the Congressional Review Act, a law aimed at improving congressional oversight of actions by federal agencies, to try to block the rules. That's despite a finding from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan congressional watchdog, that California's standards cannot legally be blocked using the Congressional Review Act. The Senate parliamentarian agreed with that finding. California, which makes up roughly 11% of the U.S. car market, has significant power to sway trends in the auto industry. About a dozen states signed on to adopt California's rule phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars. ___ Michelle L. Price, Sophie Austin And Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Trump signs measure to block California's 2035 ban on new gas-powered cars; state sues
President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California's first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state quickly announced it was challenging the move in court, with California's attorney general holding a news conference to discuss the lawsuit before Trump's signing ceremony ended at the White House. The resolution was approved by Congress last month and aims to quash the country's most aggressive attempt to phase out gas-powered cars. Trump also signed measures to overturn state policies curbing tailpipe emissions in certain vehicles and smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from trucks. Trump called California's regulations "crazy" at a White House ceremony where he signed the resolutions. "It's been a disaster for this country," he said. It comes as the Republican president is mired in a clash with California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, over Trump's move to deploy troops to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests. It's the latest in an ongoing battle between the Trump administration and heavily Democratic California over issues including tariffs, the rights of LGBTQ+ youth and funding for electric vehicle chargers. The state is already involved in more than two-dozen lawsuits challenging Trump administration actions, and the state's Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the latest one at a news conference in California. Ten other states, all with Democratic attorneys general, joined the lawsuit filed Thursday. "The federal government's actions are not only unlawful; they're irrational and wildly partisan," Bonta said. "They come at the direct expense of the health and the well-being of our people." The three resolutions Trump signed will block California's rule phasing out gas-powered cars and end the sale of new ones by 2035. They will also kill rules that phase out the sale of medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and cut tailpipe emissions from trucks. In his remarks at the White House, Trump expressed doubts about the performance and reliability of electric vehicles, though he had some notably positive comments about the company owned by Elon Musk, despite their fractured relationship. "I like Tesla," Trump said. In remarks that often meandered away from the subject at hand, Trump used the East Room ceremony to also muse on windmills, which he claimed "are killing our country," the prospect of getting electrocuted by an electric-powered boat if it sank and whether he'd risk a shark attack by jumping as the boat went down. "I'll take electrocution every single day," the president said. When it comes to cars, Trump said he likes combustion engines but for those that prefer otherwise, "If you want to buy electric, you can buy electric." "What this does is it gives us freedom," said Bill Kent, the owner of Kent Kwik convenience stores. Kent, speaking at the White House, said that the California rules would have forced him to install "infrastructure that frankly, is extremely expensive and doesn't give you any return." The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major car makers, applauded Trump's action. "Everyone agreed these EV sales mandates were never achievable and wildly unrealistic," John Bozzella, the group's president and CEO, said in a statement. Newsom, who is considered a likely 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, and California officials contend that what the federal government is doing is illegal and said the state plans to sue. Newsom said Trump's action was a continuation of his "all-out assault" on California. "And this time he's destroying our clean air and America's global competitiveness in the process," Newsom said in a statement. "We are suing to stop this latest illegal action by a President who is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big polluters." Newsom later Thursday doubled down on his state's assertion of its right to set environmental regulations. He signed an executive order requiring state air regulators to propose new rules further limiting air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks if a court ultimately upholds California's rules that Trump sought to kill. Trump's signing of the resolutions comes as he has pledged to revive American auto manufacturing and boost oil and gas drilling. The move follows other steps the Trump administration has taken to roll back rules that aim to protect air and water and reduce emissions that cause climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. Dan Becker with the Center for Biological Diversity, said the signing of the resolutions was "Trump's latest betrayal of democracy." "Signing this bill is a flagrant abuse of the law to reward Big Oil and Big Auto corporations at the expense of everyday people's health and their wallets," Becker said in a statement. California, which has some of the nation's worst air pollution, has been able to seek waivers for decades from the EPA, allowing it to adopt stricter emissions standards than the federal government. In his first term, Trump revoked California's ability to enforce its standards, but Democratic President Joe Biden reinstated it in 2022. Trump has not yet sought to revoke it again. Republicans have long criticized those waivers and earlier this year opted to use the Congressional Review Act, a law aimed at improving congressional oversight of actions by federal agencies, to try to block the rules. That's despite a finding from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan congressional watchdog, that California's standards cannot legally be blocked using the Congressional Review Act. The Senate parliamentarian agreed with that finding. California, which makes up roughly 11% of the U.S. car market, has significant power to sway trends in the auto industry. About a dozen states signed on to adopt California's rule phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars.
