""Thirty-three percent of our industry would've been wiped out had EV mandates continued," Bailey-Chapman said, referring to future federal fuel efficiency regulations that would have required automakers to sell many more EVs to avoid punishing fines."
""The reality is that we embrace EVs, we embrace all technologies. If it moves on wheels, we're good... but what we are against is that we have to choose this, and that's it," she said."
"After federal clean vehicle tax credits ended in September, the electric vehicle industry reached a crossroads."
Federal clean vehicle tax credits ended in September, producing a crossroads for electric vehicle development amid shifting federal policy. Some automakers continue aggressive EV investment while others scale back, leaving consumers uncertain about near-term electrification. The automotive aftermarket generally benefits from OEM EV progress but must adapt to uneven industry commitment. SEMA leadership rejects one-size-fits-all mandates and expresses support for all wheel-based technologies rather than forced EV-only timelines. SEMA asserts that strict EV mandates would have eliminated a significant portion of the industry. The SEMA show highlighted new EV-capable aftermarket products alongside rising political engagement.
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