US President Joe Biden wants to give car manufacturers significantly more time to switch to electric vehicles. This was reported by the New York Times, citing insiders. According to the report, the required tailpipe emissions for combustion engines are to fall far less than initially planned by 2030 and only increase more sharply later. The president’s main aim with the relaxation is probably to appease the car industry. However, Biden is probably also looking to score points in the election campaign – at the expense of the climate, NGOs criticize.