The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed vehicle standards, which imply 67% of new vehicles should be electric by 2032, are generating debate.

Proposal details: The EPA’s proposal, aimed at reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, has received mixed reviews.
* Environmental and electric vehicle associations label the proposal as “vital” and “feasible,” respectively while traditional automakers deem it “unreasonable” and “unachievable.”
* If finalized, the rule could face legal challenges, with the EPA planning to finalize it by March 2024.

Automaker standpoint: Traditional automakers represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation argue the timeline is too fast and are lobbying for less stringent standards.
* They point out that aspects of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), such as improving the electric grid for charging stations or securing more battery raw materials, fall outside their control.
* The Alliance suggests lower emission targets for gas and diesel vehicles, due to decreased funds for cleaner combustion engines if they’re transitioning to EVs.

EV Company perspective: The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), representing all-electric automakers like Tesla, is requesting even stricter rules.
* ZETA asserts the stringent standards are necessary for public health, combating climate change, creating U.S. jobs, and providing “regulatory certainty” for EV suppliers and utilities.
* Albert Gore III, ZETA President, stated, “We believe these standards are achievable.”

Impact on industry: The proposed regulations could potentially expedite the transition to electric vehicles, with industry stakeholders either advocating for or opposing the plan.
* The EPA’s proposed rules could push automakers towards producing more zero-emission vehicles to maintain emission compliance across their entire fleet.
* Large automakers are already looking to embrace electric vehicles, and the federal government has offered billions in incentives to accelerate the process.

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