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US car-makers, including Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, may face substantial fines if proposed increases to fuel economy standards become law. Currently, they must maintain a fleet average of over 42.4 miles per gallon for cars and 31 miles per gallon for pick-ups and SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has suggested raising these standards by two percent annually for cars and four percent for pick-ups and SUVs until 2032. If implemented, this would require car-makers to achieve a fleet-wide average of 58 miles per gallon or more by 2032, potentially resulting in significant fines if they don't meet these targets. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gRwJUNWH

Biden Administration Tightens Mileage Standards to Buoy E.V.s New Rule Requires 65 MPG by 2031 The Biden administration announced new vehicle fuel mileage standards on Friday, aiming to transform the American auto market towards electric vehicles (E.V.s). By 2031, automakers must achieve an average of 65 miles per gallon across all models, reports The NY Times. Pushing for Electric Vehicles This new regulation, alongside other measures, is part of a broader strategy to reduce pollution from vehicles. The Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) has also imposed strict tailpipe pollution limits, targeting that most new cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. be all-electric or hybrids by 2032. Supporting […] by Haye Kesteloo #ev #ElonMusk #Make #SEC #Tesla

Big #EV automakers will lead to industry consolidation. "The #Biden administration finalized rules that will effectively force automakers to make a majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. all-electric or hybrids by 2032. E.V.s make up just 7.6 percent of new U.S. car sales today." #Trump will also want new #EV jobs, despite opposition by #labor unions who fear automated factories. #California will be the leading market so automakers will want factories nearby. Which states will get the EV factories, jobs and suppliers? https://lnkd.in/gGuDSEyY

White House Backs Off Electric Car Push The Biden administration reportedly plans to relax its proposal for strict limits on tailpipe emissions designed to push Americans to buy electric vehicles by 2030. The rollback in the White House position was a result of strong lobbying from car manufacturers and dealers, who said the original timetable wasn’t feasible, considering consumers’ current unwillingness to buy electric vehicles. The original proposal was to have 67% of all cars on the road be electric by 2032; the current number is 8%. Reports say the new proposal won’t require that kind of sharp increase until several years later, a relief for car companies. https://lnkd.in/g7KT9z7p

If you read only headlines, you may think the Administration is loosening its 2032 emission goal abandoning the #EV transition. It's not. The target 67% reduction in tailpipe emissions by 2032 from all new cars light-duty trucks stays. The ramp BEFORE that is slower. Read the article. #electriccars #electricvehicles #autoindustry #automotive #regulation #emissionsreduction https://lnkd.in/eAWvCJVv

"Under a revised plan, the EPA is expected to adopt a less-aggressive pace of emissions reductions followed by more stringent cuts after the 2029 model year, according to reports." Retail auto dealers along with National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) have thoughtfully engaged the current administration to bring environmental policies and goals more in line with where customers are at. Staying involved in the discussion with leaders nationally and locally is critical. #electricvehicle #dealerships #automotive #nada #epa #demand https://lnkd.in/gHSM5EsW

Early last month, a zero-emissions vehicle mandate became law. This effectively means that vehicle manufacturers have to sell a certain amount of zero-emissions vehicles. https://lnkd.in/ed26v4Hn I think the fact that this has become law will encourage manufacturers and consumers alike to rethink their choice of vehicles! #zeroemissions #vehicles

The Biden administration is reconsidering its vehicle emissions and electric vehicle (EV) sales targets for 2030 after discussions with automakers and the United Auto Workers UAW, according to Reuters. In April 2023, the EPA proposed a 56% reduction in new vehicle emissions by 2032, with EVs making up 60% of new vehicle production by 2030. However, facing industry concerns, the EPA is expected to announce revised regulations in March, likely setting a less ambitious EV production target. The UAW, endorsing President Biden, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major automakers, expressed concerns about job security and feasibility. They propose a more moderate 40-50% EV target by 2030. #VehicleEmissions #ElectricVehicles #EnvironmentalPolicy #AutomotiveIndustry #Sustainability #AutobodyNews

North America - Transition of US transportation The Biden administration plans to ease restrictions on tailpipe emissions, allowing car manufacturers more time to increase electric vehicle sales. The new rule could be published by early spring, and EV sales would only need to rise sharply after 2030. Automakers, the Alliance For Automotive Innovation, have warned they cannot transition their truck-heavy U.S. fleets that quickly and urged the administration to slow the proposed ramp-up in EV sales due to high costs and a lack of charging infrastructure. #icws #truckingindustry #fleetsolutions #sustainabletransportation #ev #automotiveinnovation #cars #automakers #unitedstatesofamerica https://lnkd.in/enVEUK6C