Ethanol advocates are advocating for flex fuel vehicles rather than solely promoting electric vehicles (EV). They argue the government should explore a range of strategies to address transportation needs effectively.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Minnesota’s clean car rule, which mandates that new-car dealers increase their inventory of hybrid and all-electric vehicles to combat global warming. The clean car rule, set to take effect next year, was adopted by Minnesota, making it the first Midwest state to adopt California’s tailpipe emissions standard. It does not apply to existing vehicle stocks or used car sales.
In comments submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ethanol proponents emphasized the importance of avoiding an exclusive focus on electrification when updating fuel efficiency standards. They pointed out the current reliance on imported raw materials for batteries underscores the need to plan for fuel diversity within the transportation system.
The Biden administration has set an ambitious goal for electric vehicles to constitute 50% of new vehicle sales by 2030.
