Electric cars on show in Washington as Biden pushes for green revolution
by Patrice Worthy in Washington from Environment | The Guardian on (#5VJT2)
Auto show dedicates entire pavilion to electric vehicles but experts say more charging stations are needed for Biden's goal to be realized
The Washington DC Auto Show has been showcasing alternative fuel vehicles for 15 years, but this is the first year an entire pavilion was dedicated to electric vehicles, or EVs. In part, you can thank the current occupant of the nearby White House for that.
If Joe Biden has his way with his ambitious $2.2tn Build Back Better plan there will be 50% zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2030. The Biden administration also has plans to convert an estimated 600,000 of its fleet to alternative fuels as part of a renewed commitment to combat climate change.
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