The Biden administration is set to unveil new regulations easing restrictions on gas-powered vehicles and slowing the transition to electric cars until 2030.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rolling out rules that weaken emissions targets through 2030, favoring Detroit automakers and gas-powered models.
Despite reducing emissions and offering significant economic benefits, the decision to backtrack on a more ambitious electric vehicle plan may disappoint climate-conscious voters.
Pressure from various stakeholders, including automakers and unions, influenced the EPA’s decision to offer flexibility in vehicle technologies, though it remains controversial.
The final rules reflect a compromise between environmental goals and industry demands, with projections showing a slower uptake of electric vehicles than initially anticipated.
Automakers received additional relief as the Energy Department phased in new rules, easing financial burdens on the industry.
