Where to See Hope amidst Broad US Attack on Cleantech - CleanTechnica

The article highlights the challenging landscape for cleantech advocates in the United States amid political moves to reduce or eliminate production incentives and consumer subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and solar technologies, particularly those established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These policy changes, driven by Republicans in Congress and the White House, threaten to increase production costs and consumer prices for EVs and solar power systems in the US, potentially slowing domestic cleantech growth. Despite these setbacks in the US, the article emphasizes global progress and reasons for optimism. Solar and wind power continue to dominate new power capacity additions worldwide, including in the US, due to their cost-effectiveness and rapid deployment. The EV market is rapidly expanding, especially in China—expected to see over 50% of new vehicle sales as plug-in vehicles by 2025—and Europe, which offers hundreds of electric car models. Policymaker mandates, rather than automaker initiatives alone, are driving this growth. Additionally, Chinese automakers