Under an executive order, the federal government would phase out the purchase of gasoline-powered vehicles, and its buildings would be powered by wind, solar or other clean energy.
President Biden, surrounded by labor and business leaders from the American auto industry, signed an executive order on Thursday setting a national goal to have half of all new vehicles sold by 2030 be electric.
President Biden announces an initiative that aims for half of all new vehicles sold by 2030 to be electric. The plan also includes the construction of nationwide charging stations and financial incentives for consumers and carmakers.
President Biden announces an initiative that aims for half of all new vehicles sold by 2030 to be electric. The plan also includes the construction of nationwide charging stations and financial incentives for consumers and carmakers.
The new president has shown a welcome interest in combating climate change. But more will need to be done.