Will California's EV mandate survive Trump, SCOTUS challenge?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has an ambitious climate goal: Every single vehicle sold in his state in 2035 will be powered by electricity. But the state's EV mandate faces opposition both from President-elect Donald Trump and in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Biden administration grants key waiver for California auto rules, EV mandate
The move has national implications, but legal and administrative challenges from the incoming Trump administration and industry groups loom.
Harris promised not to mandate EVs, but the Biden admin just approved California’s EV mandate
Harris administration, on Wednesday it authorized California’s plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. About a dozen states have indicated they may follow California's lead.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to California EV mandate—for now
A challenge from oil and gas companies has fizzled, but there are plenty of other ways that a Trump administration could meddle with California regulators.
EPA approves California’s EV plan amid political pushback
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California's ambitious plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035.
EPA approves waiver for California EV plan
EPA issued a waiver allowing the state to start implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II rule in 2026, according to a news release. Carmakers in California will have to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles or plug-in hybrids each year until 2035. After that, the sale of most gas-powered cars would be forbidden.
U.S. EPA approves two California emission rules, including EV mandate
Under the Clean Air Act, California can adopt more stringent vehicle emission requirements than the federal government, but must obtain a waiver from the EPA.
Biden administration approves California electric car mandate. Will Donald Trump try to revoke it?
The US EPA granted California’s waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts. The state's zero-emission vehicle mandates have been the driving force behind California's progress in cleaning up dangerous air pollutants.
California’s effort to put new gas cars in the rearview gets greenlight from EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gave the Golden State the greenlight on two major clean air rules this week. One ...
Biden backs California’s push to Trump-proof its EV plans
The Environmental Protection Agency’s move sets up a clash between the liberal state and President-elect Donald Trump.
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California will require EV charging for all new residential units in 2026
California is taking a big step towards solving the only real problem with EVs - charging for people who don't own a garage.
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Top Republican vows to fight ‘radical’ California EV plan
A GOP chorus denounced the Biden administration’s approval of the state’s plan to ban sales of gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
Which state is rivaling California on EV leadership? Colorado
California has long led the way on electric vehicles, but another Western state is challenging the Golden State’s top spot.
US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge California's standards for vehicle ...
Why Trump's looming battle with California over EVs will affect the entire auto industry
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to block California's EV mandate, setting up a high-stakes fight over the future of ...
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle ...