The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
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President Biden’s new rule cutting emissions from vehicle tailpipes has deepened a partisan battle over automotive technology.
E.V.s have become part of the political culture wars
The regulations would require automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids by gradually tightening limits on tailpipe pollution.
New Biden administration auto rules will ease requirements compared to an earlier proposal but will still add to market pressure for cheaper electric vehicles.
Here’s what the rule is, and what it’s not: A ban on gas cars.
Federal prosecutors said the pair tried to sell technology to manufacture batteries for electric cars that belonged to the company.
Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla.
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.