the most aggressive tailpipe emissions ever crafted, which it said would cause 67% of new sedan, crossover, SUV and light truck purchases to be electric by 2032. "NHTSA will coordinate with the EPA to optimize the effectiveness of its standards while minimizing compliance costs, consistent with applicable statutory factors," the agency said Friday."With the release of today’s proposal, NHTSA invites comments from all stakeholders on how this goal can be achieved.
led a letter to NHTSA Acting Administrator Carlson, warning her against following the EPA's lead cracking down on gas-powered vehicles. The letter urged Carlson to"reject the EPA’s economically destructive regulatory overreach." In a statement Friday, Cruz blasted the proposal and said it would be a"de facto EV mandate" if finalized.