The Trump administration's Department of Energy is proposing to cut over $500 million in federal grants, which could significantly impact major automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, along with various startups. This decision is part of a larger initiative to reduce funding by more than $7.5 billion. The proposed cuts include grants awarded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which were intended to support projects like the retooling of plants for electric vehicle production. Startups like Brimstone, which aimed to produce low-carbon cement, and Anovion, focused on domestic synthetic graphite production, are among those facing substantial funding losses. Other affected companies include Daimler Trucks and Harley-Davidson, with some grants exceeding $100 million. The cuts could hinder advancements in energy efficiency and sustainable materials, contradicting the administration's stated goals of promoting energy and AI dominance.