The Biden administration is considering relaxing its regulations regarding the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), according to The New York Times. This adjustment would entail less stringent requirements for vehicle pollution in the short term, allowing car manufacturers more flexibility in increasing their EV production and charging infrastructure. Despite a surge in the EV market, it still constitutes only 7 percent of total car sales, with more consumers opting for hybrid cars. The administration’s projections aim for EVs to comprise up to two-thirds of sales by 2032. Political factors, including concerns from labor unions like the United Auto Workers, have influenced the timing and pace of this transition. Initially, the proposed strict tailpipe standards faced opposition from various quarters, prompting the Biden administration to reconsider its approach. The anticipated announcement of this rule change in the coming spring suggests a shift in strategy towards a more gradual transition to EVs.
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