Joe Biden continues to push the electric vehicle (EV) agenda despite widespread public rejection. The federal administration, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed two new measures to ensure that these models dominate the U.S. vehicle fleet in the coming years.
Since taking office, the president has placed special emphasis on transforming the automobile sector, relying on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations (UN) in 2015.
Through a statement, the Biden administration announced its desire for electric vehicles to account for 67% of the sector by 2032. It also expects that by 2040, 100% of vehicle sales will be non-polluting models. It also proposes a target of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 10 billion tons by 2055. The administration argues that these measures would be a financial benefit to citizens, who would save an average of $12,000 per car.
Reducing emissions and investing in clean models manufactured in the U.S.
The first of the proposed measures is to "spur adoption of pollution-reducing technology for nearly all road vehicles." The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions.
With this proposal, the Biden administration claims that public health will be protected, the transition to clean vehicles will be accelerated and consumer costs will be reduced.
On the other hand, the second measure regards having a "clean transportation future made in America." The proposal fits with Biden's Investing in America program.
