"Political Battle: GOP Senators and Manchin Fight Against Biden's Gas-Powered Car Restrictions"

A group of 25 Senate Republicans, along with Democratic Senator Joe Manchin, are introducing the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act to block the Biden administration's proposed regulations on gas-powered car tailpipe emissions. The legislation aims to strike down the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal, which would tighten vehicle emissions restrictions and potentially lead to a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Critics argue that the EPA's proposal is effectively an indirect EV mandate and would limit consumer choice while raising costs. The CARS Act would also prohibit regulations mandating specific technologies or limiting the availability of vehicles based on engine type.