EV market struggles as federal tax credits remain absent, Rivian R2 seeks breakthrough

The U.S. electric vehicle market is stalling following the loss of federal tax incentives, with the Rivian R2 and other new models positioned as potential catalysts for renewed consumer demand.

First covered Jul 16, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

EV market struggles as federal tax credits remain absent, Rivian R2 seeks breakthrough — Image via insideclimatenews.org

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72d Inside Climate News Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark — The U.S. electric vehicle market continues to suffer through a long hangover following the cancellation of federal tax credits.

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Bluesky: @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 72d ago · 11 ♥ U.S. electric vehicle sales in the first half of 2026 were down 23.8% from the first half of last year. Thanks Trump, and Republicans in Congress: insideclimatenews.org/news/1607202... via @dangearino.bsky.social

Appeared in: 2026-07-16 (#8) · 2026-07-17 (#12)

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