On June 12, former President Donald Trump took significant steps to overturn California’s ambitious plans for electric vehicles (EVs). He signed a package of resolutions that stopped the state’s goal to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. These resolutions, passed by Congress using the Congressional Review Act, also aimed to reduce tough nitrogen oxide regulations for heavy-duty trucks and cancel an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver that allowed California to impose stricter vehicle emissions standards.
California’s plan required car manufacturers to sell a growing percentage of zero-emission vehicles, starting with 35% by 2026 and reaching 100% by 2035. These efforts were part of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which mandated that 80% of new vehicles sold in the state be battery-powered electric vehicles by 2035. Events quickly escalated as California and ten other states, including Massachusetts and New York, filed lawsuits to maintain these stringent rules.
With California boasting over a quarter of its new car sales being electric, other states lag, often due to fewer incentives and less available EV charging stations. For example, states like New Jersey and New York reported only 15% and under 12% EV sales, respectively. As California’s plans faced pushback, states like Virginia opted out of the rules entirely, and others, such as Maryland and New York, considered delaying their participation.
The debate around these regulations centered on the future of the EV market and the balance between state and national rights. Critics argued that backing down from ambitious EV goals could hand the market over to countries like China, which accounted for two-thirds of global electric car sales last year. Supporters of the repeal asserted that Americans should have the freedom to choose vehicles that best meet their needs without government mandates pushing them toward electric models.
As the automotive industry reacts, many manufacturers, including General Motors and Toyota, felt relieved, viewing the mandates as burdensome and financially limiting.
This shift in legislation opens the market back up for gasoline-powered vehicles while potentially stifling the momentum of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. For anyone looking to transition to a more environmentally friendly option or to get rid of their old vehicles, remember we buy junk cars at Cash for Cars Los Angeles. For a free quote, call 213-441-3333 or click the button below that says “ONLINE QUOTE.”
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