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Biden’s new emissions rules are meant to put you in an EV
Newly proposed auto emission standards are making the Biden administration’s expectation for the future of cars as clear as unpolluted air: Americans should buy EVs.
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Biden Administration proposals aimed at creating “the strongest-ever pollution standards for cars and trucks.” The twin proposals — one for light and medium duty vehicles like passenger cars, and the other for heavy duty trucks — seek to improve air quality and reduce climate pollution by limiting the amount of gas-powered cars on the road.
Rather than focusing on cleaner tailpipe emissions from fossil fuel-burning cars, the central thrust of this proposal will be on reducing emissions by keeping such vehicles off the road altogether. For instance, if the rules go into effect, 67 percent of car sales would be electric vehicles by 2031, according to EPA projections.
The EV industry is already growing fast. Before this proposal, S&P had already estimated that electric vehicles will account for 40 percent of overall car sales by 2030. But enforcing stringent emissions rules would be like a Mario Kart mushroom boost to EV manufacturing. Although maybe less fun for car companies, since these new rules would mean a major compliance overhaul. The auto industry is already trending green, but these new standards just set the pace of EV adoption even faster. For the average consumer, that means car options will soon be mostly electric.
The Agency estimates that the new standards could save 50 billion tons of carbon emissions by 2055. The proposed emission standards aren’t just about clean air though. It would wean the U.S. off of foreign oil dependency “by approximately 20 billion barrels.” The EPA also notes that drivers could save an estimated $12,000 in fuel and maintenance costs by switching to an EV.
The proposals will be published in Federal Register on April 13, which will make them available for public comment. If these rules go into effect, Biden’s vision for an electric future is green lights all the way.
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Starfield was meant to launch today — are we all feeling a little sad right now?
It’s November 11, 2022. Today was meant to be Starfield day, where we’d all be exploring, scavenging, and thriving in an intergalactic adventure. Well, you lot would probably. I’d be stuck in the guides mines, but nonetheless, it would have been an exciting time. Yet, fate would see to it for our hype to be postponed, dashed against the rocks on some alien world.
This is all thanks to an delay announced back in May for both Starfield and Redfall, as both games apparently “needed more polish” and were thrown back into the depths of 2023. We since got a look at some Starfield gameplay during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, which gave us a brief idea of what to expect from Bethesda’s next big RPG. Lots of planets, lots of exploration, and hopefully lots of fun.
As for right now, we’re admittedly still feeling a tad sad at the whole affair. Delays happen, and if Starfield needed more time we’d rather it get that polish than come out clunky and unfinished. But as user VP007clips put in a post on Reddit, “If they hadn’t delayed it we would probably be trying to finish the first quest while the game CTDs every 15 minutes, had glitching graphics that warped between low res and normal every few seconds, 30 FPS, and countless other bugs and issues.” The last thing we want is another Fallout 76 launch situation, and I’d be willing to bet that’s not what Bethesda nor Todd Howard wants either.
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The Rivian R1S is an impressive electric SUV meant for adventures
Rivian impressed car reviewers (and us) with its R1T pickup, and its R1S electric SUV is no different. The slightly smaller vehicle continues the automotive startup’s trend of building no-compromise electric vehicles meant for outdoor adventure.
Living the life of an extreme camper, kayaker or cyclist doesn’t come cheap: The R1S has a bank-busting price tag starting at $78,000. It might not be the most efficient EV on the market, but it has a healthy range of up to 316 miles, which should be enough to satisfy those looking to go outdoors with a vehicle that’s solidly built. The R1S also now ships with a new Camp Mode feature that levels the cabin so overnight stays can be a bit more comfortable.
Designing a desirable EV is not something Rivian has struggled with to date, though: its real issue is mass-producing cars to keep up with orders. Watch the video below for the full story.