Automobile industry leaders were welcomed to the White House on 5 August for an announcement on vehicle emissions. US President Biden declared his intention to reinstate more ambitious Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards(that were rolled back by the Trump administration)and he unveiled the signing of an executive order for 50% of all new vehicles by 2030 to be either battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell. As the global economy shifts into electric vehicle technology and cleaner fuels, Biden made it clear that the US would need to strengthen its leadership on clean transport, in order to compete against overseas automakers. Biden promised to support union workers in his bid for the presidency and the event was strongly supportive of unionised auto workers in the quest for growth in the sector.
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