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EPA Deregulation: A Boost for Legacy Automakers, a Test for EVs

An expert believes that removing mandates and incentives will drive broader EV adoption in the United States.
EPA Deregulation: A Boost for Legacy Automakers, a Test for EVs
The Environmental Protection Agency in Washington. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Panos Mourdoukoutas
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A recent proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could be a shot in the arm for traditional automakers, who have been heavily impacted by climate regulations and tariffs. At the same time, it could push electric vehicle (EV) makers to compete on product, price, and experience rather than policy, potentially benefiting both sides, according to some experts.

Panos Mourdoukoutas
Panos Mourdoukoutas
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Panos Mourdoukoutas is a professor of economics at Long Island University in New York City. He also teaches security analysis at Columbia University. He’s been published in professional journals and magazines, including Forbes, Investopedia, Barron's, IBT, and Journal of Financial Research. He’s also the author of many books, including “Business Strategy in a Semiglobal Economy” and “China's Challenge.”