New Emissions Rule Casts A Shadow Over The Auto Industry

Kicking the can down the road is a favorite move among politicians who make grand promises and dire predictions, then enact solutions whose consequences land long after they leave office. The latest emissions rule fits that pattern, raising concerns about the industry’s future.

Sweeping regulations carry effects that unfold over many years. The rule has automakers and observers questioning how the mandates will reshape the industry, with significant implications still to be worked out.