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9mo ago

Harris Campaign Denies Support for Electric Vehicle Mandates

Vice President Kamala Harris's stance on EV mandates shifts amid scrutiny of her legislative history and current administration policies.

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US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS - AFP / Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a Build Back Better virtual event with mayors from across the country Thursday, October 28, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Overview

  • The Harris campaign states she does not support an electric vehicle mandate, countering claims from the Trump-Vance campaign.
  • Harris previously co-sponsored the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act of 2019, which aimed to phase out gasoline-powered cars by 2040.
  • The Biden administration's EPA regulations push for a significant increase in electric and hybrid vehicle sales by 2030.
  • Critics highlight inconsistencies between Harris's past legislative actions and her current campaign position.
  • The automotive industry's slow adoption of EVs and issues with charging infrastructure are ongoing challenges.