Ft

Automakers beg for mercy from electric vehicles

Automakers beg for mercy from electric vehicles


General engines announced last week that it was delaying production of electric pickup trucks in Michigan, citing slowing demand for electric vehicles and the need to make them more cost-effective. But the Biden administration’s backdoor mandate for electric vehicles is ironically causing problems for its plans to invest in green vehicles.

On September 14, the day before the United Auto Workers strike launched, the Department of Energy sent letters to Ford, General Motors and Stellantis asking for help understanding the “specific challenges” of the proposed rule that would reduce credits under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (Cafe) standards for electric vehicle production.

Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8


Wj

Eleon

With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
Back to top button