EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules
Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
In April, the EPA revealed new, more aggressive proposed emissions standards under its Clean Air Act authority that improved upon President Biden’s previous goal of having 50% of new vehicle sales be electric by 2030.
The proposed rules would establish stricter vehicle emissions standards for air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, starting from model year 2027 and running through 2032.
As the EPA notes, the transportation sector is the largest US source of GHG emissions representing 27.2%. Within the sector, light-duty vehicles are the biggest contributor at 57.1%, thus representing 15.5% of total US GHG emissions.
The Biden administration has recognized the potential of zero-emission EVs and their ability to significantly reduce emissions. As such, the administration has passed several landmark bills to provide significant funding and support as the auto industry transitions to electric.
Since the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) last year, over $100 billion in new US battery manufacturing and supply chain investments have been announced, while another over $30 billion is planned to go toward over 70 new or expanded EV component or assembly plants.
The EPA says industry advancements in EV production and sales are already happening globally and here in the US due to significant investments from automakers, a growing preference for zero-emission, and added government support.
According to the EPA, these advancements “represent an important opportunity for achieving the public health goals of the Clean Air Act.” Its new emissions rules, which project EV market share reaching about 60% by 2030 and 67% by 2032, forecast nearly 10 billion tons of emissions can be avoided.
Toyota, Stellantis complain about EPA’s emissions rules
According to the comments filed (via Bloomberg), Toyota and Stellantis believe the EPA’s proposed “multi-pollutant” emissions standards promote unrealistic sales goals (maybe for them).
Toyota said the EPA’s proposal “underestimates key challenges, including the scarcity of minerals to make batteries, the fact that these minerals are not mined or refined in the US, the inadequate infrastructure, and the high cost of battery-electric vehicles.”
The Japanese automaker has been arguably the biggest laggard as the auto industry transitions to fully electric vehicles. Of the over 4.15 million cars sold globally in the first half of the year, only a fraction (about 0.19%) were fully electric.
Toyota has insisted on sticking to a “multi-pathway” approach that includes hybrids and fuel cell EVs. Even its shareholders are raising concerns over the automaker falling behind EV leaders like Tesla.
Meanwhile, Stellantis (the parent company behind Ram, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, etc.), which has yet to put a fully electric passenger vehicle on the streets in the US, said the EPA’s plan had an “overly optimistic expectation for EV market growth.”
Stellantis argued the EPA forecasted EV “adoption rate far exceeds what is supported by the policy actions in place and adds significant risk to the automotive industry who must comply with these standards whether these assumptions hold true or not.”
The automaker’s first electric pickup, the 2025 RAM 1500 REV, is due out later this year, while Jeep is slated to release its first EVs, the Recon and Wagoneer S.
Both Toyota and Stellantis have given more attention to EVs lately with a series of investments from each, including next-gen EV battery tech and new dedicated platforms as EV sales heat up across all key auto markets.
Electrek’s Take
The news comes as no shocker as both Toyota and Stellantis have a rich history of opposing going all in on electric.
Toyota is one of the few automakers that have yet to set a date that it plans to only sell electric cars, while Stellantis is aiming for a 50% EV share in the US (100% in Europe) by the end of the decade.
Meanwhile, Tesla told the EPA that the US could go all-electric by 2030, but it would be okay with a 69% EV share by 2032.
Several markets have already proven it can happen, like Norway, for example, yet legacy automakers (who continue investing in ICE vehicles, by the way) are pushing against it.
Rather than fighting the change, both Toyota and Stellantis could take advantage of the rapidly changing US market as the need for high-volume electric options continues climbing.
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Tesla is going to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston, according to a tax abatement agreement with Waller County.
At the time of writing, Tesla had yet to comment on the new project, but the Waller County Commissioners Court confirmed the project on Wednesday when they approved a tax abatement deal with the company:
Under the proposed agreement, Tesla will receive tax abatements from Waller County based on property improvements. The deal includes $44 million in facility improvements and $150 million in Tesla manufacturing equipment that Tesla will install. The next phase involves a new $31 million distribution facility with about $2 million in Tesla distribution equipment and building upgrades.
Tesla is going to take over a 1-million-sq-ft building that it already held the lease on at the Empire West industrial park near Katy, Texas – just outside of Houston.
Logistics company DB Schenker occupied the space where it handled parts for Tesla, but it will move out and Tesla plans to build Megapack production lines at the site:
Tesla will operate a new Megapack battery storage manufacturing facility at a 1 million-square-foot building, which was initially constructed with no tenant on speculation that it would attract jobs and economic development.
Tesla has previously referred to plants producing Megapacks as “Megafactory”. The company already operates one in Lathrop, California, and one in Shanghai, China, where it just started production.
Those factories are set up for a production capacity of 40 GWh worth of Megapacks per year.
It’s not clear if Tesla plans for a similar capacity at this new factory, but the county announced project should result in creating 1,500 jobs.
In addition to the existing building, the project will include the construction of an additional “600,000-square-foot distribution facility with some manufacturing capabilities.”
Unlike its automotive business, Tesla’s energy business has been growing at an impressive pace – although prices and margins have come down last year.
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Genesis is gearing up to unleash its alter ego with its upcoming Magma lineup, its debut into the world of high-performance luxury vehicles. First up is the Genesis GV60 Magma, due out later this year. As testing wraps up, the GV60 Magma was spotted alongside none other than the Porsche Taycan.
The first dedicated Genesis EV model, the GV60, will kick off another new chapter for the Korean luxury automaker.
Genesis unveiled the GV60 Magma last March, claiming it will kick off “the brand’s expansion into the realm of high-performance vehicles.” The performance EV includes an improved battery, chassis, and motor for added performance.
The Magma model boasts a wider, lower stance for more control. Other key upgrades include a wider front air intake to help cool the batteries, motor, and brakes. It also includes air curtains to maximize efficiency and an added roof fin channels air to the rear wing, generating downward force.
Genesis upgraded the interior to match the GV60 Magma’s luxurious, sporty design. It includes unique sports car-like bucket seats with exclusive “double-diamond stitching” in the Magma orange and titanium coloring.
Genesis GV60 Magma spotted with the Porsche Taycan
With its official debut coming up, the sporty Genesis GV60 Magma was spotted testing alongside a Porsche Taycan and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 N models.
Despite the camouflage, the video from CarSpyMedia reveals a few new design elements, like the two-line headlight featured on the updated GV60 model.
Genesis will launch the GV60 Magma later this year in its home market, followed by the US, Europe, and others. Production is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2025.
Will the Genesis GV60 Magma keep up with the Porsche Taycan or Tesla Model S Plaid? Priced and specs will be revealed closer to launch, but it will sit above the Performance AWD trim, which starts at $69,900 in the US. With up to 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, it can hit 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.
| Horsepower | 0 to 60 mph (seconds) |
Starting Price | |
| Genesis GV60 Performance | 429 | 3.7 | $69,900 |
| Genesis GV60 Magma | ? | ? | ? |
| Porsche Taycan | 402 | 4.5 | $99,400 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (with Weissach Package) |
1,092 | 2.1 | $230,000 |
| Tesla Model S Plaid | 1,020 | 1.99 | $89,990 |
In comparison, the Porsche Taycan starts at $99,400 with up to 402 hp and a 0 to 60 mph time in 4.5 seconds. The Taycan Turbo GT, equipped with its Weissach package, packs 1,092 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 2.1 seconds, but it costs $230,000.
Tesla’s Model S Plaid starts at $79,990 and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds with 1,020 horsepower. Which performance EV are you choosing?
Source: CarSpyMedia
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