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How Administration Regs Could Affect The Future Of The Electric Car

NPR: President Trump promised to roll back fuel economy rules put in place by the Obama administration. It could take years to play out. What's at stake in the near term: the future of the electric car.

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Let's talk about another decision we could get from the White House soon. President Trump has promised to roll back tough fuel economy rules that were put in place by the Obama administration. The easing of fuel standards and tailpipe emissions is likely to set up a big fight with environmental groups and the states. It could take years for those battles to play out. But what is at stake in the near-term, the future of the electric car. NPR's Sonari Glinton reports.

SONARI GLINTON, BYLINE: All right, do me a favor and introduce yourself for me.

CHELSEA SEXTON: I am Chelsea Sexton, and I play with cars.

GLINTON: (Laughter) Play with cars, what do you mean by that?

SEXTON: I have worked in the auto industry for about 20 years primarily with electric vehicles.

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