"The Biden administration is planning to unveil new emissions rules for cars tomorrow [Thursday] during an event at the White House featuring industry officials and electric vehicles, according to three sources.
The long-awaited announcement will herald the return of the most significant climate regulations in the United States, and catapult forward President Biden’s efforts to slash emissions in half by 2030.
Representatives of several automakers are invited to the event, sources said. Ford Motor Co. is expected to showcase its F-150 Lightning, an electric version of its F-150 pickup truck, the best-selling truck in America, according to one source. A Ford spokesperson declined to comment for this story.
President Obama originally unveiled the greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles in the White House Rose Garden in 2009, only to see the rules rolled back by President Trump, whose administration waged an assault on environmental regulations."
Maxine Joselow and Arianna Skibell report for E&E News August 4, 2021.
SEE ALSO:
"Biden Seeks To Boost Fuel Economy To Thwart Trump Rollback" (AP)
"Biden Strikes EV Deal With Carmakers, Offers Carbon Rule" (E&E News)
"Major Carmakers To Unveil Plans To Boost EV Sales" (E&E News)
"Biden to Roll Out Tougher Tailpipe Rules and Promote Electric Vehicles" (New York Times)
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