Trump Blocks California E.V. Rules in Latest Move to Rein In the State
California leaders said the state intends to challenge the move in court, and to find new ways to move drivers toward electric vehicles.
Republican Vote Against E.V. Mandate Was Also a Vote Against California
For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.
The Republican Tax Bill Could Sharply Slow E.V. Sales
The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.
Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
In 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.
States Sue Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze for EV Charging
A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.
Why Democrats Joined Republicans to Block a California Climate Policy
Some said they worried that California’s planned ban on gas-powered vehicles would raise the price of cars. Another cited “intense and misleading lobbying” by the oil industry.
House Votes to Block California Plan to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars in 2035
Republicans, joined by a handful of Democrats, voted to eliminate California’s electric vehicle policy, which had been adopted by 11 other states.
Tesla and Volkswagen May Have a Leg Up As Tariffs Raise EV Prices
Electric vehicles will get even more expensive, but prices for Teslas and some other models may not rise as much as prices for some conventional cars.
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.
Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides
The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.