Detroit’s Carmakers to Save Billions in Trump Emissions Rollback

President Donald Trump’s deregulatory push is delivering a windfall to Detroit’s automakers as they pivot investments from electric vehicles to gasoline-powered models. General Motors Co. has slashed EV production plans at two plants, redirecting resources toward gas-fueled pickups. Ford Motor Co. is reallocating funds from a canceled electric SUV to internal combustion engines and hybrids, while Stellantis NV revives its Hemi V-8 engine.

The rollback of emissions standards and federal incentives could save the industry billions previously earmarked for EV development and pollution compliance. GM alone has spent $3.5 billion since 2022 on regulatory credits—a cost burden now likely to ease. The policy shift underscores how legacy automakers are recalibrating strategies amid changing political and market landscapes.