President Biden's ambitious goal to have electric vehicles (EVs) account for 50% of new car sales by 2030 is part of a broader push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. With a recent 90% surge in electric and hybrid vehicles, these now represent approximately 4.3% of all registered passenger vehicles in the U.S. The administration also introduced a $7,500 tax credit for EV purchases. However, past policies under President Trump raised doubts over future EV targets. Adoption rates vary significantly across states, highlighting regional differences in transitioning to low-emission vehicles.
Electric vehicles create an average of about 2,730 pounds of carbon equivalent emissions per year, while traditional gasoline-powered vehicles produce nearly 12,600 pounds.
During his time in office, President Joe Biden set a goal of having electric vehicles, or EVs, account for 50% of new car sales by 2030.
Between 2020 and 2023, the number of electric and hybrid vehicles on American roads surged by over 90%.
Americans in some parts of the country appear far more receptive to leaving internal combustion engines behind than others.
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