--- title: "Tesla Urges Trump Administration Not to Roll Back Emissions Regulations: TDS" date: "2025-09-26" modified: "2025-09-26" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-urges-trump-administration-to-not-roll-back-emissions-regulations-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Tesla Urges Trump Administration Not to Roll Back Emissions Regulations: TDS ![Car emissions are visible in the cold morning air as southbound traffic makes slow progress on the Northway Wednesday morning Jan. 23, 2013. (Photo by John Carl D'Annibale/Albany Times Union via Getty Images)]() *\John Carl D'Annibale/Albany Times Union via Getty Images\* Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, light, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news bubbling around the globe and puts it in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. It's real early in Leipzig, Germany and the first cup of coffee is gone, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: I rode in a Porsche Cayenne Electric prototype yesterday and am headed home to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic All-Terrain. πŸ’¨ Tesla [urged the Trump administration to not roll back emissions regulations]() after most major automakers made the request for the EPA to ease looming rules. The request stems from the fact that Tesla will stand to lose billions from selling regulatory credits to other automakers in the coming years; Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio said in July that it's "outrageous" what it costs automakers to pay Tesla to be in compliance with regulations. πŸ“‰ The parent company of Fram [filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy](). πŸ€– Tesla's Robotaxis are [still requiring a human driver]() to sit behind the wheel, while Google-owned Waymo's self-driving taxis are operating without the need for a driver. 🐎 The [2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5 debuted]() with more horsepower than a GTD for less money. πŸ”‹ The [Vanderhall Brawley GTS debuted]() as a four-motor electric off-road dune buggy with 404 horsepower. πŸ’΅ The upgraded [2026 Subaru Solterra was priced]() at $38,495, which is the same as the 2025 model. πŸ”Œ The [latest Rivian software update]() aims to help owners save money while charging, and also introduces enhanced hands-free driving capabilities. ‼️ Genesis [recalled nearly 8,000 GV60 electric cars]() due to trim detaching while driving. πŸš™ An executive at Audi said the new [Q7 and larger Q9 will debut next year](). *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()