What Drives EV Adoption Now? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the current state of electric vehicle (EV) adoption globally and particularly focuses on challenges facing the U.S. market. While China and Europe continue to see steady growth in EV sales driven by supportive policies and technological advancements, the U.S. market is experiencing headwinds. Despite a historical upward trend in EV sales in the U.S., recent developments such as the expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit and the $4,000 credit for used EVs are expected to dampen consumer demand. Additionally, regulatory rollbacks under the Trump administration, including weakened fleet efficiency standards and the decision not to penalize automakers for non-compliance, have led some manufacturers to scale back or cancel planned EV models in the U.S. Despite these setbacks, the article emphasizes the intrinsic advantages of EVs that continue to drive consumer interest. Electric vehicles offer superior driving experiences, greater convenience—especially for homeowners who can charge at home—and significantly lower operational costs. The author suggests