Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks
Orders New Vehicle Emissions and Efficiency Rules for Cars and Trucks
What it does
Agencies must begin rulemakings to set new emissions and fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles starting in model year 2027 and later.
Real-world impact
- Pushes automakers to sell more zero-emission cars by 2030.
- Creates new rule deadlines that could change vehicle design and costs.
- Affects jobs across the auto supply chain, from parts to assembly.
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Summary
This order sets a national goal that half of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles and directs agencies to begin rulemakings to tighten emissions and fuel-efficiency standards for cars, light trucks, and heavy vehicles.
The Environmental Protection Agency (the agency that enforces air quality rules) and the Department of Transportation (the agency that sets fuel-efficiency rules) are asked to consider new standards, coordinate with other departments and States, and consult labor, industry, and community groups.
The order aims to grow good-paying auto jobs, reduce pollution, save consumers money, and address the climate crisis.
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