Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined 15 Republican governors in a letter to President Joe Biden calling for an end to his administration’s mandate that two out of every three vehicles be battery electric by 2032.
The letter sent Monday says in part, “While we are not opposed to the electric vehicle market, we do have concerns with federal government mandates that penalize retailers and do not reflect the will of the consumer. Even with deep price cuts, manufacturer’s incentives, and generous government funding, federal mandates on electric vehicles are unrealistic.” The governors also pointed to the need for capable and reliable energy grids and ample charging stations to support electric vehicle drivers, as well as a call for more domestic electric vehicle battery production.
In December of 2023, the White House released a fact sheet stating, “Electric vehicle sales have tripled and the number of publicly available charging ports has grown by nearly 70%.”
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