The EPA Wants Millions More EVs On The Road. Should You Buy One?
A driver charges his electric vehicle at a charging station in Monterey Park, California. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
A driver charges his electric vehicle at a charging station in Monterey Park, California.
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Environmental Protection Agency unveiled ambitious new emissions rules this week. The agency estimates car makers would need up to 67% of their new vehicle sales to be electric by 2032 in order to comply with the stricter standards.
Michelle Krebs, executive analyst with Cox Automotive says the changes "reinvent the vehicle" and will require a reinvention of the auto industry.
In the face of these impending changes, Keith Barry, an automotive reporter for Consumer Reports, walks through what prospective electric vehicle buyers should be considering.
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This episode was produced by Connor Donevan. It was edited by William Troop, Ally Schweitzer and John Helton. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.