Biden Admin Reveals New Tailpipe Emissions Rules
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The Biden administration has introduced new tailpipe regulations for passenger cars and trucks, aiming to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. The regulations are designed to cut passenger car pollution in half by 2032 compared to 2026 levels and set targets for EVs to comprise between 35% and 56% of new vehicle sales by 2032. The final rule allows automakers flexibility in meeting the standards with a mix of technologies, and although the original plan was modified to allow a gradual approach, it represents a substantial commitment to reducing automotive emissions and propelling the EV market.
Biden Administration Introduces New Tailpipe Regulations to Boost EV Transition
On March 20, the Biden administration announced new strict tailpipe regulations for passenger cars and trucks, aimed to speed up the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. However, discussions with automakers and labor unions have led to a more gradual approach in implementing these regulations, allowing for a wider range of compliance options.
Initially, the EPA proposed that two-thirds of all new vehicles sold would be electric by 2030. The revised plan allows for an increased sale of plug-in hybrids along with EVs by the end of the next decade.
“The EPA has created a more feasible emissions rule that protects ICE vehicle workers, while providing a path for automakers to use a variety of automotive technologies to reduce emissions,” said the United Automobile Workers (UAW).
As per Kelley Blue Book, EVs made up only 7.6% of new car sales in 2023. With the new regulations, the target is set for EVs to account for 35%-56% of new vehicle sales by 2032, and plug-in hybrids 13%-36%.
The EPA’s new rule aims to cut passenger car pollution by almost half by 2032 compared to 2026 levels, pledging a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants.
The new rule grants auto manufacturers the flexibility to efficiently cut emissions via a mix of technologies, including gasoline engines, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.
John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, stated that automakers support the EV transition, but pacing is crucial. “Moderating the pace of EV adoption in the coming years is the right call as it sets more reasonable electrification targets, giving the market and supply chains a chance to catch up,” Bozzella said.
The rule represents a significant commitment to reducing automotive emissions and growing the EV market. The EPA and the Biden administration are confident that this strategy will address environmental issues and spur innovation and customer choice in the auto industry.
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