US EditionTrump Hits Musk Where It Hurts and Kills California’s EV Mandate
- President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday terminating California's electric vehicle mandate and blocking related EPA waivers in a televised ceremony at the White House.
- The repeal reverses waivers granted under the Biden administration that allowed California and several states to require 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035 and 75% zero-emission Class 8 truck sales by 2035.
- Industry leaders praised the repeal for protecting auto affordability and consumer choice, while California Governor Gavin Newsom called the federal action illegal and vowed to sue to defend state policies.
- Trump stated that ending California’s electric vehicle mandate will save the U.S. automotive sector from collapse, highlighting investments from companies like Stellantis and emphasizing the concerns raised by truck drivers about potential disruptions to the national supply chain.
- The repeal suggests a shift toward federal emissions standards and stalled EV mandates, but electric vehicle advocates and states like Colorado continue legal challenges to preserve clean vehicle policies.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin Celebrates President Trump Officially Endi...
“President Trump’s actions delivered a decisive blow to California’s Electric Vehicle Mandate. The Biden EPA rules granting California’s waivers allowed one coast to set national policy while imposing significant costs and limiting consumer choice for Americans in every state.
California has massively strengthened electric mobility through bans and financial incentives, which the US President is now stopping.
Auto stocks mixed after Trump signs rollback of California EV mandate
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed legislation that terminates the state of California's electric vehicle (EV) mandate.The president signed a law repealing a waiver the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California to enforce its own emissions standard that would have required the minimum percentage of zero-emission cars to rise from 35% for the 2026 model year to 100% in 2035. Eleven other states signed …
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