'This is Biden's chance to take the biggest single step of any nation to confront the climate crisis, but the EPA's proposal stalls out when it comes to new gas-guzzlers,' said Dan Becker of CenterForBioDiv.
Wednesday, EPA officials acknowledged that the new federal emission standards"won't mandate any particular technology" to slash vehicle pollution because the agency"wants to find flexible ways for the industry to comply."
Becker said it is"unfathomable" that the EPA crafted rules that do nothing to force car companies to implement specific pollution-cutting changes to new gas-powered vehicles.The EPA projects that under the strongest version of its proposed rules—which, if finalized, would take effect in 2027—electric vehicles could account for 67% of all new light-duty vehicle sales by model year 2032.
"Automakers talk out of both sides of their tailpipes, promising electric vehicles while delivering mostly the same old gas-guzzlers and lobbying for weak, loophole-riddled rules." As Becker put it:"Automakers talk out of both sides of their tailpipes, promising electric vehicles while delivering mostly the same old gas-guzzlers and lobbying for weak, loophole-riddled rules. A strong standard will make them keep their word."calling it
"These new vehicle pollution standards will pay off in cleaner air and a healthier future for all Americans," Casale said.
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