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Trump Aims to Eliminate the “EV Mandate” and State Emissions Waivers

Jan 24, 2025
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order that takes aim at California’s promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) and its longstanding allowance to set its own emissions standards.

Trump’s executive order on “Unleashing American Energy” states that it is U.S. policy to “eliminate the ‘electric vehicle (EV) mandate’ and promote true consumer choice, wh…

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