Carmakers call for limits on emissions rules forcing EV sales


“Growth in consumer demand for EVs has stalled, and changes in government policy are expected to further depress EV market potential,” the Alliance said.  — Bloomberg

NEW YORK: Major automakers want the Trump administration to weaken ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that are pushing the industry to sell electric vehicles (EVs) in larger numbers. 

Regulations finalised under President Joe Biden for model years 2027 through 2032 “are simply not achievable” due to factors including challenging market demand, charging infrastructure and affordability issues, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said in a regulatory filing on Monday.

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