Biden administration scales back electric vehicle targets in final auto emissions rule

Published March 20, 2024 11:30am ET



President Joe Biden is backtracking on unpopular environmental policies as November’s presidential election comes closer.

His administration announced Wednesday that it will impose lower auto tailpipe emissions requirements through 2029 and will not require as many pure electric vehicles to be sold.

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