Trump to Block California's Electric Vehicle Mandates and Diesel Rules

Trump Administration Reverses California EV Policies

• ⚡ President Donald Trump is set to sign three congressional resolutions that will bar California's electric vehicle mandates and diesel engine rules.
• 🚫 This action effectively blocks the state's plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035.
• 🚚 Another resolution will block the state's efforts to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy trucks.

Industry and Political Reactions

• 🏆 The American Petroleum Institute celebrated Trump's move as a victory for American consumers and manufacturers.
• 🚗 Major auto firms like General Motors and Toyota, which had lobbied against the rules, also view this as a significant win, with GM stating it aligns emission standards with market realities.

California's Response and Broader Context

• ⚖️ California Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to challenge the repeals in court, deeming the action illegal and projecting $45 billion in extra healthcare costs for the state.
• 📉 This move is part of a broader trend of actions targeting electric vehicles, including a separate House bill that could end the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs.