Biden's EV Champion Resigns Amidst GOP Resistance

Ann Carlson, the acting administrator for the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is stepping down from her role and leaving the agency at the end of January. Carlson, who helped craft regulations to promote electric vehicle (EV) use, faced heavy opposition from Republicans due to her past climate activism and support for regulations targeting gas-powered vehicles. Her nomination for the permanent position was withdrawn in May, but she continued to lead NHTSA in an acting capacity. Republicans criticized her appointment as illegal and accused her of attempting to impose unpopular EV mandates.