Multinational carmakers Stellantis and Toyota criticized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “overly optimistic” plans to promote vehicle electrification, which they warn is unrealistic and gives rise to a host of issues, including an increase in mining.
On April 12, the EPA announced new rules aimed at cutting down greenhouse gasses and other pollutants in motor vehicle emissions. The agency estimated that approving the rules will result in 67 percent of new passenger vehicles and light trucks being electric vehicles (EV) by 2032. In addition, 50 percent of buses, 35 percent of short-haul freight tractors, and 25 percent of long-haul freight tractors are also estimated to become electric.
