National Association of Manufacturers comments on new EPA auto standards

The National Association of Manufacturers, the largest manufacturing association in the United States, recently released a statement addressing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new automobile emissions standards.

“Auto manufacturers in America make enormous investments to both improve the efficiency of their vehicles and provide numerous options for consumers,” Jay Timmons, association president and CEO, said. “While it is clear the EPA listened to manufacturers’ concerns about the timeline of this rule, challenges still lie ahead. Successful implementation of this policy will still require congressional action on the permitting reforms needed to build the charging infrastructure to support this transition. That includes the ramping up of electricity production and developing a reliable domestic supply of critical minerals.

“Manufacturers will continue to engage with EPA Administrator (Michael) Regan and President (Joe) Biden as a more realistic standard is needed to harmonize this rule with other regulations governing vehicle emissions so that we can grow the sector in the United States.”

The National Association of Manufacturers represents manufacturers in every state and industrial sector, and is an advocate for policy agendas that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy.

Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million people, accounting for 53 percent of private-sector research and development.