The Biden administration is currently considering easing the vehicle emissions rules it proposed just last year. These rules would have mandated that electric vehicles make up to two-thirds of new cars sold in the US by 2032. The potential move is said to be aimed at providing legacy automakers with more time to adjust to the increasing competition from companies like Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
While environmental advocates have expressed concerns that this decision could be a setback in the ongoing battle against climate change, the United Auto Workers, who have endorsed President Biden, are worried about the potential impact of electric vehicle mandates on their members.
This development highlights the complex balance that the administration must strike between promoting the adoption of electric vehicles to combat climate change and supporting the interests of traditional automakers and their workers. The shift in policy could have significant implications for the future of the automotive industry in the United States and the country's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
