California Prepares to Sue Feds After Senate Revokes EV Emissions Waiver
California fights federal rollback of EV emissions rules, defending its clean vehicle standards and zero-emissions future.
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California Prepares to Sue Feds After Senate Revokes EV Emissions Waiver
California is preparing to sue the federal government after the Senate voted to revoke its long-standing waiver that allowed the state to set stricter vehicle emissions standards. This decision directly impacts California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate and its goal to phase out fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035. If you’ve been searching for updates on California’s EV rules or the federal rollback on emissions standards, this article explains what happened, why it matters, and how it affects the future of zero-emission vehicles in the U.S. Image Credits:mheim3011/iStock / Getty Images For over 50 years, California has had the legal right to establish tougher air pollution rules than the federal government, thanks to a special waiver under the Clean Air Act. This waiver has enabled California — along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia — to lead efforts in reducing harmful vehicle emissions and promoting electric vehicle adoption. However, a recent Se…
