Audrey Laforest

In response to industry pressure, the EPA is expected to relax parts of the rule, giving auto makers more time to ramp up EV sales, according to published reports.

The institute said it will continue to test vehicles throughout the year and likely add more models to its list of award winners.

The comments come as NHTSA develops rules to require alcohol-impaired driving prevention technology in new vehicles.

Fain's attendance at Thursday's event comes after the UAW in January endorsed Biden for reelection.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and broader climate agenda took a backseat in Thursday's State of the Union address, his last before the upcoming election in November.

There have been three crashes or fires and two injuries related to the issue, the report said.

Biden, who is seeking another four years in the Oval Office, faces multiple thorny issues that are dividing American voters.

EPA now sees EVs at 30 to 56 percent of light-vehicle sales in 2030-32 model years, down from the controversial 67 percent in 2032 in its original proposal.

Amid industry backlash that initial requirements were unachievable in the six-year time frame, the EPA alleviated some of the pressure.