Minnesota adopts California EV mandate, makes it tougher for plug-in “compliance cars”

2021 Hyundai Ioniq ElectricMinnesota has officially become the first Midwestern state to adopt California's stricter emissions standards, as well as a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring the highest-volume automakers to sell electric cars. As previously discussed by lawmakers, the new rules go into effect January 1, 2024, for 2025 models. However, automakers may...