<ul><li>The Senate voted to block California from enacting rules banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.</li><li>Three waivers, including the California EV mandate, are set to be revoked once Trump signs.</li><li>Automakers' lobby criticized California's stringent rules, calling them unachievable.</li><li>California's emission standards have influenced automakers to build state-compliant models.</li><li>Trump dissolved Obama-era fuel efficiency standards and revoked California's waivers in 2018.</li><li>Biden's administration focused on climate justice, supporting EV adoption and battery production.</li><li>With Republicans back in control, efforts to void California waivers have resurfaced.</li><li>Debate over the waivers revolves around states' rights, environmental safety, and legislative power.</li><li>Senate Majority Leader Thune argued that Congress can decide on rules enacted by federal agencies.</li><li>California plans legal challenges against the Senate's decision to revoke the emission waivers.</li></ul>

Senate Overturns California EV Requirements, Revokes Emission Waivers

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