US Congress moves to block California ban on petrol-only cars
Summary
Lawmakers in the U.S. are stopping a California law that aimed to ban petrol-only cars by 2035. Congress voted to cancel a special rule allowing California to have stricter car emission standards than federal rules, a decision that could lead to a legal dispute.Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate and House voted to block California’s petrol-only car ban.
- The California rule aimed to stop the sale of petrol-only cars by 2035.
- California had a special permission to set stricter emissions standards than federal rules.
- President Trump is expected to sign this decision into law, potentially leading to a legal battle.
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced plans to sue over this move.
- Other states like New York and Massachusetts wanted to adopt similar rules, impacting a large part of the car market.
- Electric vehicles made up about 10% of new car sales in the U.S. last year.
- Critics argue the emissions standards set by California were unrealistic for carmakers.
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