The Federal government blocked California's plan to phase out gas-powered cars by 2035 with a 51-44 vote, effectively killing all EV mandates.
California has set tougher emissions rules for 50 years, influencing automakers and other states significantly, but now faces legal challenges.
California's California Air Resources Board (CARB) effectively sets national tailpipe emission policy by setting standards tougher than EPA standards.
Despite the mandate repeal, California aims to meet climate goals by considering stricter emissions limits on factories, promoting mass transit, or penalizing gasoline-powered cars.