The United States will crucify gasoline-powered cars
This page is translated from the original post "Les États-Unis vont crucifier les voitures à essence" in French.
- 13/04/2023 12:18
Public authorities believe that the reduction of CO2 emissions related to automobiles is not progressing fast enough. Stricter measures are being considered.
To say that the United States are more lenient than Europeans regarding environmental compliance might be an exaggeration, but it is clear that some American states still lag behind in enforcing greener vehicles. However, this could change, and more rapidly than expected.
In its latest report, the EPA (for Environmental Protection Agency) aims to set a new limit of 51 grams of CO2 per km by 2032, which would require a major strategic shift starting in 2027 with a significant increase in electric cars and light trucks.
An Electric Market Still Timid
Currently, the USA sells about 6% of light vehicles as electric, which remains very modest. To reach this goal, all solutions are welcome, including fuel cell vehicles and plug-in hybrids. For those with smaller budgets, the development of Full Hybrid models could already prove to be beneficial.
Moreover, as in Europe, tax incentives are already offered. Bonuses of up to $7,500 for purchasing an electric car, along with the possibility for manufacturers to recover $35 per kWh when producing batteries in the US, are already positive steps. But both consumers and professionals are still expecting more from the Biden administration.
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