The US auto industry is currently facing a myriad of obstacles that are posing a threat to the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs). Changes in policy, tariffs, and disruptions in the supply chain have automakers worried about a “winter” for EVs, compelling automakers to rethink their strategies, with a renewed focus on hybrids and gasoline vehicles. What Happened: The discontinuation of the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles in September has resulted in a significant slump in EV sales.