"EPA's Climate Change Plan Faces Skepticism in Auto Emission Reductions"

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed strict emissions limits for passenger vehicles to combat climate change, but the plan faces skepticism from the auto industry and environmental groups. The EPA's proposal suggests that 67% of new-vehicle sales should be electric by 2032, a target deemed unrealistic by the industry. Critics argue that the reduction in pollution may be more modest than expected, as the majority of vehicles on US roads will still run on gasoline or diesel fuel. Environmental groups are calling for even stricter emissions cuts to align with the Paris Agreement goals. The EPA defends its proposal, stating that it will significantly reduce pollution, but the auto industry argues that the limits are neither reasonable nor achievable within the given timeframe. Studies show that electric vehicles can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30-50% compared to combustion vehicles, depending on the source of electricity.