Trump drives renewed belief the internal combustion engine is here to stay

Art Aiello Editor, Power Briefing

08 April 2025

Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda has led to a renewed belief that fuel-based engines can be used for many years to come while still lowering carbon emissions. Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Engine Technology Forum tells Art Aiello why the the US reliance on internal combustion engines is set to stay.

Trump in truck U.S. President Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel stance is driving a renewed focus on internal combustion engines. Photo: Reuters/ Carlos Barria

US president Donald Trump’s campaign slogan to “drill, baby drill,” and promises to “revoke the electric vehicle mandate,” are signalling a renewed focus on internal combustion engines, both for construction machinery and across the wider market.

Since Trump returning to power at the start of the year, the president has…

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