“Big Automakers Oppose Proposed US Goal of 60% Electric Cars by 2030”

By 2030, 60 percent of new cars in the US should be fully electric. Major automakers consider such a goal unattainable. “Hyundai”, “Volkswagen” (VW), BMW and others have opposed the implementation of such strict ecological norms.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accepted comments on upcoming restrictions on harmful emissions from automobiles. The big car manufacturers were not silent – in their letter they explained how difficult it will be for the industry to meet the planned requirements. The alliance of protesters includes General Motors, Toyota, VW, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, McLaren, Subaru and Porsche.

Joe Biden’s administration is being asked to relax recently announced environmental standards. According to them, by 2030, 60% of all new cars sold in the US market should be fully electric. Whereas previously – in 2021 – it was only about 50% in the same period.

Even stricter environmental regulations will have a significant impact on automakers, their employees, and consumers, making cars less affordable for the average American. The reason is the complexity and cost of a rapid reorganization of the industry, as well as a limited logistics chain for batteries and other electric car components.

As planned, the new ecological standards are the most aggressive plan to reduce harmful emissions in history, the car manufacturers’ letter emphasized. EPA will continue to accept written comments until July 5.

We remind you that a complete transition to electric cars in the new car market is also planned in Europe, however, it is planned for 2035. True, with some exceptions for small-scale production companies, which will still be allowed to sell internal combustion cars that can run on climate-neutral fuel.

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