White House Backs Down on Push for Stricter Vehicle Emissions Rules After Facing Industry Opposition
• White House had proposed new fuel efficiency standards to greatly increase EV adoption, reaching 50% of new vehicle sales by 2030.
• The auto industry and unions fiercely opposed the new standards, saying they were unrealistic.
• Facing this opposition, the White House is now backing down and will issue weaker standards.
• Stricter particulate emission regulations for gas vehicles, similar to those in Europe, also face industry opposition.
• This rollback represents a setback for efforts to fight climate change and reduce air pollution.