Biden Administration Sets New Emissions Standards to Boost EV Industry

The rule aims to cut fleet carbon emissions by nearly 50% by 2032, sparking debate between Democrats and Republicans.

The Biden administration has issued new emissions standards requiring automakers to cut fleet carbon emissions by nearly 50% by 2032, aiming to boost the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
The rule, which does not ban gas cars or mandate EV sales, could result in EVs making up to half of all new car sales by 2032, according to the Biden administration's estimates.
Republicans, led by Donald Trump, are framing EVs as a wedge issue, with Trump criticizing the move as a threat to the American car industry and promising tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The EPA's new rule is seen as a significant step towards reducing the U.S.'s transportation emissions, the largest source of planet-warming gases in the country, but has faced criticism for not being aggressive enough to address the climate crisis.
States like California, which plans to ban the sale of new internal combustion vehicles by 2035, may take more aggressive actions than the federal government.