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Ed Markey: “When General Motors says they plan on not making any additional internal combustion engines after 2035, well, that just…”

On the recordApril 27, 2021
When General Motors says they plan on not making any additional internal combustion engines after 2035, well, that just sets a standard that if we codify it and put it in the books, we have a real chance then to the whole industry follow that leadership.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of GM's commitment to electric vehicles as a standard for the industry.

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