Buttigieg Rebuts GOP Criticisms on Electric Vehicle Policies

Transportation Secretary counters claims of high costs and mandates during House hearing, emphasizing economic and environmental benefits of EVs.

Pete Buttigieg addressed concerns from GOP lawmakers about the expense of electric vehicle tax rebates and oil subsidies.
He refuted claims by Rep. Scott Perry that EV sales are declining, highlighting that sales have consistently increased.
Buttigieg clarified that there are no federal mandates forcing consumers to buy electric vehicles.
He challenged the economic logic of supporting fossil fuel subsidies over investing in EVs.
The Biden administration aims for half of new vehicle sales to be electric or hybrid by 2030.