Reported 10 months ago
The Biden administration's new U.S. auto-emissions regulations have been criticized for going soft on hybrid vehicles, allowing for a slower transition to electric vehicles. The regulations include concessions for automakers to produce more gas-electric hybrids instead of focusing on electric vehicles. The EPA's relaxed rules are projected to result in significantly more pollution than originally anticipated, as they delay stricter emissions limits and utilize an outdated formula that underestimates the real-world pollution from plug-in hybrids. Automakers like Stellantis, GM, and Ford are expected to benefit from the favorable treatment of hybrids, but environmental advocates express concerns about potential increases in emissions. The regulations also face speculation on whether the toughest restrictions, slated for after 2030, will be maintained in future administrations.
Source: YAHOO