We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Tesla Model 3, EU regulations requiring than automakers actually sell EVs , and China’s booming EV market. Automakers started announcing big plans for electric vehicle sales and new electric vehicle models.
The organization found that every one of those automakers except Tesla “actively advocated against at least one policy promoting electric vehicles.” is found to have positive climate advocacy aligned with science-based policy.” It’s no surprise Toyota is highlighted.
InfluenceMap highlights that these anti-EV efforts in the industry are often coming from industry associations rather than coming directly from automakers, shielding them a bit from inevitable publish backlash. For example, Down Under, it’s the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries that intensely advocated against Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards. And it was apparently effective, getting the 2029 reduction in emissions estimate down from 60% to 50%.
Interestingly, as an overall grade rating, only Tesla , Ford , GM , Volkswagen Group , and Mercedes had grades above D.
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