Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to set tough vehicle emissions rules

President Joe Biden’s nomination of FTC member Rohit Chopra as director of the CFPB signals that it could be a “much more activist bureau.” — President Joe Biden (REUTERS)

By:

DAVID SHEPARDSON

By:

Reuters

March 24, 2021 08:00 PM

WASHINGTON -- Two groups of Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged President Joe Biden to reinstate tough Obama-era vehicle emissions standards through 2025 and do more to shift the U.S. toward electric vehicles.

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