The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.

May 1, 2025 - 17:35
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The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs
Vehicles drive along the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, Calif., during a heat wave in October 2024. California has ambitious rules requiring automakers to phase out gas-powered vehicles (except for plug-in hybrids), to combat air pollution and climate change. The Trump administration has vowed to overturn California

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.

(Image credit: Apu Gomes)