White House Announces EV Initiative
The White House has announced a goal of 50% electric vehicle sales share by 2030 and continues to push its smart fuel efficiency and emission standards agenda.
President JoeBiden plans to sign an Executive Order that sets an aggressive goal to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles. Certain states like California have introduced similar target goals for their states, but now D.C is taking initiative. The Executive Order also commences the development of long-term fuel efficiency and emissions standards to save consumers money, cut pollution, boost public health, advance environmental justice, and tackle the climate crisis.
American auto-giant, Ford Motor Company have responded to White House announcement, Executive Chair Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley released the following statements on Ford’s Electric Vehicle Sales and the White House’s fuel economy announcement:
“It has been said that this generation is the first to feel the impact of climate change, and the last that can do something about it. I am proud that Ford is leading the electric revolution and standing for stronger standards that protect people and the environment as we progress towards a zero-emissions transportation future. Ford has always been a leader in sustainability and our employees continue their tremendous efforts to leave our children and our grandchildren with a cleaner planet.”
– Executive Chair Bill Ford
“Ford is on an ambitious trajectory to lead the electrification revolution — from being the only full-line American automaker to side with California in favor of stricter greenhouse gas emissions, to electrifying our most iconic and popular vehicles, like the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. Customer demand has exceeded our expectations. So, we expect to be well positioned to have fully electric vehicles account for 40 to 50% of our U.S. sales by 2030. We’re counting on strong cooperation among the Biden Administration, Congress and state and local governments, and are doing our part by developing high-quality, zero-emission vehicles that customers want.”
– CEO Jim Farley