Wyoming’s U.S. senators, John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, expressed their dissatisfaction with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently announced vehicle emissions standards.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emphasizes the importance of implementing new standards to address climate change and air pollution. These standards, to be implemented gradually from 2027 to 2032, aim to reduce carbon emissions by a significant 7 billion tons. As a result, the EPA predicts that approximately 56% of newly sold vehicles will be electric, marking a substantial shift towards cleaner transportation.
Republicans claim that the rule is another move by Democrats to push consumers towards electric vehicles, which have experienced a decline in sales.
According to a press release, Senator Barrasso criticized the Biden administration’s push to compel Americans to adopt costly electric vehicles (EVs) that they neither desire nor can afford. He expressed concern that this move aligns with the Democrats’ inclination to dictate the types of appliances people use, extending their control beyond the kitchen to every room, including the garage.
According to Senator Lummis, who serves as the chair of the Senate Western Caucus, the mandate is not what the people of her state currently require.
Lummis expressed her support for consumer choice by opposing the administration’s mandate, which would require families in the western region to buy expensive electric vehicles (EVs) that may not be suitable for harsh winters and challenging terrains. She believes that this mandate comes at a time when families are already dealing with increasing costs due to rising inflation rates. Lummis and her colleagues aim to overturn this mandate to protect the freedom of consumers to choose the type of vehicles that best meet their needs.
The new standards will be applicable to passenger cars and light trucks that are newly manufactured.
“In a news release, EPA Administrator Michael Regan emphasized that the newly implemented pollution standards for cars not only establish America’s position as a leader in constructing a sustainable transportation future but also contribute to President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate agenda. Given that transportation is the biggest contributor to climate emissions in the United States, these standards are crucial for reducing pollution and fostering the creation of well-paying jobs.”
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