CBS • 2024-12-18

EPA grants California waiver to ban sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035; Trump administration likely to block

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.

Los Angeles Times • 2024-12-18

U.S. EPA approves two California emission rules, including EV mandate

Under the Clean Air Act, California can adopt more stringent vehicle emission requirements than the federal government, but must obtain a waiver from the EPA.

Axios • 2024-12-18

EPA approves California's plan to ditch gas-powered cars by 2035

The move addresses new vehicles sold between 2026 and 2035, and doesn't affect gas-powered cars already on the road.