Biden Announces New Target of 50% Car Sales to be EVs by 2030

In an effort to accelerate the transition to clean transportation, President Biden has announced a new goal to have 50 percent of new car sales be electric vehicles by 2030. While the executive order signed today does not mandate that the goal is reached, several major automakers have released statements in support of the E.O., pledging to work toward the objective.

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• Biden to sign executive order for 50% of new cars being electric by 2030, reiterates new point-of-sale EV incentive

• POTUS Executive Order: 40–50 Percent of New Cars to Be Electric by 2030

Oregon has also set goals related to transportation electrification, including a goal of at least 90 percent of new vehicles sold annually to be Zero Emission Vehicles by 2035. Learn more about Oregon’s ZEV adoption targets.