Rumored weakening of tailpipe emissions rule would move US in wrong direction, analyst says

The Environmental Protection Agency last April pitched its strongest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and trucks. But reports have surfaced that the EPA may be planning to soften that regulation. Dave Cook, senior vehicles analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists, joined the podcast to share why he believes any weakening of the car rule would be a bad idea. He pushed back on critics’ assertions that the proposal was unachievable and gave his take on the importance of vehicle electrification for meeting broader climate goals. Stick around for Chris Van Moessner with the Market Minute, a look at near-term oil market drivers.   Related content: AFPM latest to launch lobbying effort over new US EPA emissions standards EPA sends auto emissions rule for White House review, signaling progress toward final rule