The EPA's plan to cut auto emissions runs into skepticism
The U.S. government’s plan to slash vehicle emissions faces skepticism both about how realistic it is and if it goes far enough.
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The U.S. government’s plan to slash vehicle emissions faces skepticism both about how realistic it is and if it goes far enough.
Even if the industry boosts EV sales to the level the EPA recommends, any reduction in pollution could prove more modest than the agency expects.
The US government's ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles faces skepticism. The EPA proposes strict emissions limits, requiring 67% of new vehicles to be electric by 2032. However, critics say it falls short and won't achieve desired reductions. Environmental groups demand more significant measures to combat climate change.
The EPA says the industry could meet the limits if 67% of new-vehicle sales are electric by 2032
The EPA says the industry could meet the limits if 67% of new-vehicle sales are electric by 2032, a pace the auto industry calls unrealistic.