The Ripple Effect: U.S. EV Slowdown & The Future Of ICE Service Businesses - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s policy reversals in July 2025 that aim to slow electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States. Key measures include ending federal purchase incentives for new and used EVs, halting the national charging infrastructure program, rescinding California’s zero-emission vehicle mandate authority, and imposing steep tariffs on imported EVs and components. These actions increase EV prices, reduce consumer incentives, and create uncertainty for automakers, resulting in a significant slowdown in the U.S. EV market’s growth trajectory. The expected rapid rise in EV adoption, previously projected to reach critical tipping points in the early 2030s, is now delayed into the mid-2030s, contrasting sharply with faster adoption rates in Europe and China. The article situates this policy shift within a broader series analyzing EV adoption’s diffusion and its effects on internal combustion engine (ICE) service industries. It highlights that without federal support, the U.S. will see a prolonged transition