The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” critical of Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for a 100% ban on sales of new gas cars in the U.S. The campaign aims to educate Americans and provide opportunities for them to communicate their opposition to gas car bans and EV mandates directly with elected officials. AFPM CEO Chet Thompson emphasized the need for transparency regarding the Harris administration’s stance on policies like the EPA’s regulation that could ban most new gas cars by 2032.
The Illinois Corn Growers Association, along with agricultural and oil industry representatives, has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over its electrification of America’s vehicle fleet. They argue that the rule’s high cost necessitates congressional approval. Dave Loos, Illinois Corn Growers’ director of Biofuels and Research, expressed concerns over requirements for a significant percentage of car sales to be electric by 2030-2032, stating that it limits options for consumers and negatively impacts producers like corn growers.
Illinois has been offering incentives for EV-related companies to establish or expand operations in the state, but issues have arisen, such as an electric bus maker receiving incentives then laying off workers. Currently, just over 111,000 EVs are registered in Illinois. The state’s governor, J.B. Pritzker, aims to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads within six years, despite the challenges faced by the industry and opposition from groups like AFPM and the Illinois Corn Growers Association.
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