Since running for president in the 2020 election, Joe Biden has been known for being a major supporter of electric vehicles and pushing for changes in the automotive sector.
A new statement from the White House shows Biden's continued support for clean energy with a push for federal employees to support his plans.
What Happened: Recently, the Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris administration announced new public and private commitments to help boost the electric vehicle sector.
The move is being made to help increase access to electric vehicles, save taxpayer money, help tackle the climate crisis and increase American manufacturing.
"This includes leading by example on climate with the release of new Federal employee travel guidelines that direct the use of sustainable transportation for official and local travel, both domestically and internationally," the statement from the White House reads.
Biden's Federal Sustainability Plan aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 from Federal operations. Federal employees will now be asked to prioritize electric vehicles while traveling on business. Employees will also take railway ...