Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks
Aug 10, 2021
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Aug 5, 2021
Published on: Aug 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021
Signed by: Joe Biden
Signed on: Aug 5, 2021
Published on: Aug 10, 2021
Summary
Aims to make the U.S. a leader in clean vehicles by setting new pollution and fuel standards to create jobs, improve health, and fight climate change.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. needs to reduce pollution from cars and trucks to protect the environment and public health while keeping its auto industry strong. This order directs government agencies to create stricter rules and sets a goal for half of all new cars to be clean-energy by 2030.
What does this order do?
Sets 2030 zero-emission vehicle goal
Establishes a national goal that 50 percent of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 will be zero-emission vehicles.
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Light-, medium-, and certain heavy-duty vehicles multi-pollutant and fuel economy standards for 2027 and later
Creates new standards for cars and light trucks
Directs the EPA and Department of Transportation to begin creating stricter pollution and fuel economy rules for cars and light trucks, starting with model year 2027.
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Heavy-duty engines and vehicles multi-pollutant standards for 2027 and later
Develops new rules for heavy-duty trucks
Orders the EPA to establish new pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks and engines, including for nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gases, starting with model year 2027.
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Medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards as soon as 2030 and later
Plans for future truck standards
Requires agencies to start working on the next phase of pollution and fuel efficiency rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model year 2030 and beyond.
Coordinates with states and stakeholders
Requires federal agencies to work with California and other leading states, as well as labor unions, industry groups, and public health experts, when creating the new rules.
Who does this affect?
- Automobile manufacturers
- American autoworkers
- Car and truck buyers
What is the real world impact?
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Boosts the American auto industry
Encourages U.S. companies to lead in making electric vehicles, creating jobs and strengthening the supply chain for parts and manufacturing.
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Addresses climate change and public health
Reduces harmful pollution from cars and trucks, which helps clean the air, improve people's health, and combat the effects of climate change.
When does this start?
This order sets several deadlines for government agencies to propose and finalize new vehicle rules over the next few years.
Proposed rule for heavy-duty trucks
The EPA should consider proposing new nitrogen oxide standards for heavy-duty trucks by January 2022.
Final rule for heavy-duty trucks
The EPA should consider finalizing the new nitrogen oxide standards for heavy-duty trucks by December 2022.
Final rules for other vehicles
The EPA and Department of Transportation should consider finalizing all other new pollution and fuel economy rules no later than July 2024.