The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved two California requests to enforce stringent vehicle emission rules, including a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The decision, supported by EPA Administrator Michael Regan, upholds California's authority to protect its residents from air pollution. However, the incoming Trump administration is expected to challenge this action, aiming to roll back environmental regulations and favor the fossil fuel industry.
FILE – Environment al Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan speaks at Howard University, April 25, 2024, in Washington. The Acura Performance EV concept car is shown at the AutoMobility LA Auto Show, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. FILE – Environment al Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan speaks at Howard University, April 25, 2024, in Washington.
Even so, the waiver is likely to be short-lived. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will move to revoke all California waivers as part of an industry-friendly approach that includes boosting production of fossil fuels and repealing key parts of a landmark 2022 climate law. “Achieving the sales mandates under current market realities will take a miracle. There needs to be balance and some states should exit the program,” said John Bozzella, the group’s CEO.
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