Biden's New Environmental Regulation on Gas-Powered Cars
President Joe Biden has issued new environmental regulations to phase out gas-powered cars, requiring American automakers to produce Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2032. The regulation aims to have a majority of new cars sold be EVs or hybrids by that year.
Key Points
- Biden's regulation aims for 56% of new cars to be EVs by 2032
- Consumer Reports highlight issues with EVs including long charging times and battery problems
- Car dealers and auto workers express concerns about customer demand and job security
Pros
- Reduction of tailpipe pollution
- Contribution to fighting global warming
- Encouraging the growth of EV market and infrastructure
Cons
- Consumer reports show more problems with EVs compared to gas-powered cars
- Concerns about lack of interest among American consumers in EVs
- Auto workers fearing job loss due to reduced manpower requirements in EV production