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"Biden Administration Implements New Emissions Rules to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption"
politicsenvironment1 year ago

"Biden Administration Implements New Emissions Rules to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption"

The Biden administration has announced new vehicle emissions standards aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2032, with a slower implementation pace than initially proposed, in response to opposition from automakers and labor unions. The rules set performance standards for reducing greenhouse gases per mile, allowing for flexibility in meeting targets with hybrid vehicles also considered. Environmental groups have called for more aggressive action, but the administration hopes these rules, combined with financial incentives, will drive greater adoption of electric vehicles and contribute to the president's climate goals.

"Biden Administration's Potential Setback for EV Growth: Softening Tailpipe Rules and Delaying Transition"
environmental-policy1 year ago

"Biden Administration's Potential Setback for EV Growth: Softening Tailpipe Rules and Delaying Transition"

The Biden administration is considering delaying stringent vehicle emissions rules proposed last year, potentially slowing the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and giving automakers more time to meet requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, a key part of President Biden's climate agenda, may be relaxed to provide automakers with flexibility until after 2030, although it is expected to still reduce emissions significantly. This move has drawn criticism from some advocates who see it as a concession to automakers, while the administration emphasizes its commitment to the transition to EVs.

Biden administration clashes with GM over costly US emissions rules, pushes for EVs
business2 years ago

Biden administration clashes with GM over costly US emissions rules, pushes for EVs

General Motors (GM) warned the Biden administration that proposed changes to vehicle emissions rules could result in hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties for the auto industry by 2031. However, the Biden administration rejected GM's estimate, calling it "pure speculation and inaccurate." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will release its proposal to increase fuel economy requirements for 2027 and beyond, with estimates suggesting potential penalties of around $3 billion in 2032. The administration argues that the benefits of the rule, including fuel savings and reduced oil use, would outweigh the costs. GM, which plans to stop selling new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, expressed concerns about compliance challenges under the new rules and looks forward to further dialogue with the EPA and the White House.