According to Reuters sources, the Biden administration plans to ease yearly requirements until 2030 in its ambitious effort to reduce tailpipe emissions and boost electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Automakers and the United Auto Workers have urged the administration to slow down the proposed increase in EV sales.
They argue that EV technology remains too expensive for most US consumers, and more time is needed to build charging infrastructure.
In April 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a 56% reduction in new vehicle emissions by 2032.
Initially, the EPA expected automakers to aim for EVs to make up 60% of new vehicle production by 2030 and 67% by 2032 to meet stricter emissions rules from 2027 to 2032.
However, the final regulation, set to be public next month, will slow the pace of yearly emissions requirements until 2030.
According to sources, this change is expected to result in EVs making up less than 60% of total vehicles produced by 2030.