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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

Green Car Congress

Cutting particle pollution, nitrogen NO x , and SO x by more than 25% as a co-benefit. The value allocated here in EPA’s goal-setting formula was an average heat rate improvement of 6% for coal steam electric generating units (EGUs). EPA is only proposing goals for states with fossil fuel-fired power plants.

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Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America

Baua Electric

He made a pledge to “bring back coal,” and he has suggested that climate change itself is a hoax created by China to hurt U.S. Once in office, Trump could appoint another coal lobbyist to head the EPA , and make decisions that make the EPA more vulnerable to a challenge of its ability to regulate EVs as part of fleet emissions rules.