Possible ZEV ‘Goal’ In EPA Vehicle Rule Sparks Environmental Protests

Environmental groups are criticizing as inadequate a potential nonbinding zero emission vehicle (ZEV) goal in EPA’s upcoming greenhouse gas (GHG) proposal for light-duty vehicles, expected to be released within days, arguing the reported goal of 40 percent ZEV sales by 2030 would be insufficient to counter climate change and reduce air quality problems. The environmentalists’ attacks come amid reports that EPA and the administration are eyeing the inclusion of longer-term GHG or ZEV goals -- or both -- as part...