President Joe Biden has introduced new EPA regulations to cut light-duty vehicle emissions by nearly 50% by 2032 as part of his climate change strategy.

The regulations are designed to boost the transition to electric vehicles.

Former President Trump and other Republicans are opposing the new rule, with unfounded claims that it will outlaw gasoline cars and damage the auto industry.

The issue reflects larger debates on technological advancement, the oil and gas industry's future, competition with China, and America's urban-rural divide.

The EPA estimates the regulations will prevent 7.2 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions and yield significant annual health and fuel cost savings.

This policy is expected to be the last significant environmental action before the upcoming November US election.