Biden announces new tailpipe emission rule that could reshape vehicle sector

Rule will have cumulatively slashed more than 7bn tons of carbon dioxide emissions by time it is fully implemented in 2055

The Biden administration announced on Wednesday new regulations on tailpipe emissions that could reshape the nation’s transportation sector. The rule, which calls for a 56% reduction in fleetwide average carbon emissions by 2032, constitutes the strictest-ever limit on pollution from the nation’s cars and light trucks.

“Today, we’re setting new pollution standards for cars and trucks,” Joe Biden said in a statement. “US workers will lead the world on autos making clean cars and trucks, each stamped ‘Made in America.’ You have my word.”