“Ford Supports EPA’s New Vehicle Emissions Rules: What You Need to Know”

Ford Motor Company has announced its support for the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new regulations aimed at reducing passenger vehicle tailpipe emissions by 49 percent over 2026 levels by 2032. This move comes as part of Ford’s commitment to transforming its business to comply with stricter emissions standards.

The Michigan-based automaker, which is the second-largest automobile manufacturer in the country, stated that complying with emissions regulations requires extensive planning and preparation. Ford believes that the new regulations will provide regulatory stability to the industry.

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing major automakers including Ford, Toyota, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, and Volkswagen, has also expressed support for key provisions of the EPA’s regulations. These provisions include the inclusion of electric vehicles (EVs) in fleetwide emissions averages and the exclusion of upstream emissions in compliance calculations.

While the Biden administration has faced pushback from Republican state lawmakers over its support for EVs, a group of 22 states led by California has voiced their support for the EPA’s tailpipe emissions rule. These states believe that without future vehicle emissions reductions, they could suffer harm.

The final rule, known as the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3, is considered one of the most significant environmental regulations of the Biden presidency. EPA chief Michael Regan has clarified that the rule does not mandate the adoption of EVs by manufacturers. Instead, the standards are technology-neutral and performance-based, allowing manufacturers to choose the best emissions control technologies for their vehicles.

EPA projections indicate that between 35 to 56 percent of new vehicles sold could be electric between 2030 and 2032. The standards are designed to accommodate a range of heavy-duty vehicle technologies, including advanced internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Overall, Ford’s support for the EPA’s new regulations reflects the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance with emissions standards. The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation options, and Ford is positioning itself to be at the forefront of this shift.