Former U.S. President Donald Trump and several conservative politicians in Europe are attacking the rise of electric vehicles and making it into an election issue. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Suzanne Lynch break down the politics of electric cars and why it’s an issue on both continents. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled new guidance aiming to help customers gain immediate access to federal tax credits for electric vehicles directly from car dealers. 

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Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.

Suzanne Lynch is POLITICO Europe’s Chief Brussels Correspondent, and the host of our EU Confidential podcast. 

James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. 

Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. 

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

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