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The Detroit Auto Show reflects the U.S. auto industry’s retreat from electric vehicles under the Trump administration’s pro-fossil fuel policies, raising concerns that American automakers are falling behind China and Europe in the rapidly electrifying global market.
Some key facts:
• The Detroit Auto Show eliminated its EV-exclusive track this year, opening both indoor tracks to hybrids and gas-powered vehicles.
• U.S. electrified vehicle sales grew just 1% in 2025, compared to 17% growth in China and 33% in Europe.
• Pure EV market share in the U.S. was just under 8% in 2025, with 1.23 million EVs sold, a slight decline from 2024.
• President Trump revoked then-President Biden’s target for half of new vehicle sales to be electric and cut EV tax incentives of up to $7,500.
• Ford announced $19.5 billion in charges from electrification efforts and ended production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning truck.
• General Motors announced $6 billion in EV-related charges and rolled back some EV commitments.
• Trump’s administration weakened fuel economy standards and eliminated penalties for automakers who don’t meet them.
• Industry experts warn that China has captured major market share in EVs almost everywhere except the U.S. and Canada, threatening American competitiveness.
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