Energy & Environment — Trump softens tone on EVs after Musk endorsement

Presented by American Energy Action — Over the weekend, Trump told supporters in Atlanta: "I'm for electric cars."

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment PRESENTED BY AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION The Big Story  Trump says he has to support EVs because Musk backs him Former President Trump has softened his tone on electric vehicles in recent days, citing an endorsement from Tesla's Elon Musk. © AP Photo/Ben Gray Over the weekend, Trump told supporters in Atlanta: "I'm for electric cars. I have to be because Elon endorsed me very strongly. So I have no choice."   He made similarly positive remarks in Michigan last month, saying "I've driven them and they are incredible, but they're not for everybody."   Trump, who has frequently railed against policies that support electric vehicles (EVs), is still expected to oppose environmental regulations put forward by the Biden administration.   The former president's ambivalent cadence this past weekend stands in stark contrast to previous remarks about the vehicles. He infamously warned in March that reelecting the Democratic candidate would result in a "bloodbath" for the auto industry.    His recent expressions of support for electric cars raise the question about whether Musk —  and his significant fortune — will move Trump on the issue.    Neither the Trump campaign nor Tesla responded to The Hill's request for comment. Trump said last month that Musk hadn't pressured him to "lay off" his criticism of electric cars.    Read more when the story runs tomorrow at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: EPA issues emergency order to halt use of dangerous pesticide The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an emergency order Tuesday to remove from the market a pesticide linked to fetal damage, its first such action in nearly four decades.  Full Story Tropical Storm Debby to unleash 'historic' rainfall, 'catastrophic' flooding in Southeast: 5 things to know Heavily populated and low-lying counties of South Carolina and Georgia are bracing for deadly floods as Tropical Storm Debby lumbers across the Southeast.  Full Story Extreme heat partially to blame for blood shortage: Red Cross The American Red Cross's national blood inventory dropped by more than 25 percent in July, driven in part by extreme heat throughout the country, the organization announced Monday.  Full Story A MESSAGE FROM AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION 🚨 Tariffs Risk U.S. Solar Manufacturing! — Act now  A group of solar manufacturers wants to slap tariffs on imported solar cells, risking consumer costs and threatening highly skilled local jobs. Tell Congress to reject these tariffs. Act Now. In Other News  Branch out with a different read from The Hill: Harris picks Walz for vice president Vice President Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to be her running mate as she heads toward a November faceoff against former President Trump, she announced Tuesday. Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: U.S. crude oil rises as Wall Street rallies, market braces for expected Iran attack against Israel (CNBC)   Deforestation harms climate less than other types of Amazon degradation, study finds (Reuters)   Parks and Degradation: The Mess at Yosemite (Bloomberg) A MESSAGE FROM AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION 🚨 Tariffs Risk U.S. Solar Manufacturing! — Act now  A group of solar manufacturers wants to slap tariffs on imported solar cells, risking consumer costs and threatening highly skilled local jobs. Tell Congress to reject these tariffs. Act Now. What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Watch live: Harris courts voters in Philadelphia at first rally with VP pick Tim Walz Vice President Harris will appear with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in their first rally together Tuesday in Philadelphia, just hours after Harris’s announcement that Walz will be her running mate in this year’s election. Read more Harris momentum builds in polls A presidential race that at one point seemed like it was becoming former President Trump's to lose increasingly looks like a toss-up as Vice President Harris gains momentum and a new running mate. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  1625 K Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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