Fresh Energy Statement: White House Electric Vehicle Executive Order promising shift, proposed federal tailpipe emissions standards to align with Clean Cars Minnesota

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will announce an unprecedented goal for half of all passenger vehicles sold by 2030 to be battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel cell-powered. The administration also proposed an update to federal tailpipe emissions standards alongside this news.

What’s Up With “Clean Car Standards” and Why Do They Matter for Minnesotans?

Clean car standards would provide cleaner air and climate solutions for our state, but the initiative has been under attack from opponents since the Governor announced it in late 2019.