Central ND News

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), along with Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), have urged the Biden administration to reconsider a proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that mandates a significant increase in electric vehicles (EVs) by 2032.

In a joint statement, the members of Congress expressed their concerns about the proposed mandate, highlighting its potential implications on the automobile industry and consumer choice. They emphasized that the rule contradicts industry forecasts and limits the availability of traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.

"This rule is contradictory to all conventional predictions about where the automobile industry is headed in the coming years, including this administration’s own Department of Energy," the members of Congress stated. They further pointed out data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicating that the majority of new vehicles are projected to still run on liquid fuels in 2050.

The lawmakers underscored that the preference for traditional vehicles remains strong among Americans and criticized the EPA's proposal for restricting consumer choice and imposing costly EVs on the public. They also noted the challenges faced by automakers in meeting EV demands due to low consumer interest and financial struggles.

The joint effort to oppose the EV mandate has garnered support from nearly 140 members of the Senate and House. The full text of the letter addressed to the Biden administration can be accessed for further details.