Kamala Harris Campaign Rejects Electric Vehicle Mandate

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign has publicly stated that she does not support an electric vehicle (EV) mandate, contradicting her past advocacy for such measures during her tenure as a senator and in the Biden administration. Harris's campaign characterized claims that she wants to force Americans into EV ownership as false, despite her history of supporting legislation that mandated a significant shift toward electric vehicles. Recent shifts in the auto industry, notably Ford's decision to pivot from all-electric plans to hybrids, have further undermined the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to promote EV sales. Critics argue that the imposition of EV mandates could negatively impact American jobs and manufacturing, with some polling indicating significant public opposition to these mandates. Harris's involvement in the Green New Deal, which aimed for a complete transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2035, is highlighted as evidence of her previous commitment to EV legislation. The changing landscape of consumer preferences and profitability concerns among automakers signals potential challenges for the administration's clean energy goals.