Conventional biofuels, New fuels and vehicles
What does the new U.S. Administration’s agenda mean for U.S. transportation fuels and EV policies?
On 8 April 2025, SGS INSPIRE hosted a on recent policy measures and regulatory developments impacting the U.S. transportation sector with Paul Winters, Public Affairs and Federal Communications Director at , alongside Jorge Sierra, North America Market Analyst at SGS INSPIRE. The discussion was moderated by SGS INSPIRE Business Development Manager, Claire Couet.
Recording
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Key topics
•The suspension of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
•The review of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) and Fuel Efficiency Standards
•Potential modifications to Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
•The suspension of Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Funding and potential repealing or weakening EV mandates
•The anticipated effects of trade tariffs
•The positive impact arising from the measures: reduction of compliance costs, opportunities for domestic biofuels, projected support for ethanol
Agenda
•Overview of energy and environmental policies during President Trump's first mandate (2017-2021)
•Recent decisions and announcements affecting the transportation sector
•Discussion on the anticipated effects, especially on biomass-based diesel