Mining for EV metals in Congo exacts steep cost on workers
The Washington Post reports that the quest for cobalt, a vital component for electric vehicle batteries, involves a complex tapestry of opportunity and exploitation. Despite international reforms aimed at improving mining conditions, workers like Alain Kasongo grapple with severe health challenges, [...]
EMA Opposes EPA’s Plan to Eliminate Fuel-Fired Heating Appliances from the Energy Star Program
Recently, EMA submitted comments on EPA’s controversial proposal to eliminate residential fuel-fired boilers from the ENERGY STAR rating program. The EPA notice said the agency will not accept new fuel fired boilers into the Energy Star program after December 31, 2024. [...]
Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns
According to an article in TTNews.Com, a group of rural states, transportation planners, farmers, and electric utilities have expressed concern about the potential consumer and business costs associated with a federal proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing [...]
100 energy, farm industry groups line up against Biden’s gas vehicle crackdown
A recent Fox News article discusses the opposition from 100 energy industry groups to President Joe Biden's plan to phase out gas vehicles. According to the report, the groups have written a letter to the administration opposing Biden's proposal to impose [...]
Diverse Group of Industry Associations Urge President Biden to Reconsider Vehicle GHG Emissions Standards
Today, EMA’s 48 state and regional trade associations, along with the American Farm Bureau, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, API, Clean Fuels Alliance America, Growth Energy, National Corn Growers Association, NACS, NATSO, Renewable Fuels Association, SIGMA, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and [...]
Toyota, Stellantis Blast Biden’s Plan to Boost Electric Car Sales
In an article published by Bloomberg News, Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world's largest automakers, have criticized a Biden administration plan to boost electric vehicle sales in the United States. The plan would require automakers to sell increasing percentages of [...]