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The show also touched on recent government decisions regarding fuel economy standards. In a significant policy shift, the federal government has paused the tightening of fuel economy standards, creating an environment that could incentivize manufacturers to continue developing traditional internal combustion engines rather than focusing solely on electric vehicles (EVs). This comes amidst increasing reports of canceled or delayed EV rollouts from automotive giants like Volkswagen and RAM.
Such cancellations suggest that the initial enthusiasm for an EV-heavy future might be tempered by market realities, which could significantly alter the automotive landscape in the years to come.