General Motors is actively opposing California's mandate to ban the sale of new gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. Along with other major automakers, GM, through the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, has urged Congress to block this plan. The automakers argue that such mandates could limit consumer choices, lead to fewer available vehicles, and drive up prices, according to a report from Reuters.
In a show of legislative pushback, Republican lawmakers have introduced resolutions under the Congressional Review Act aiming to repeal the waiver by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allows California to implement stricter emissions standards. This legislative action highlights the significant national debate over California's stringent environmental policies.
The U.S. Senate is preparing to vote on these resolutions, which could play a critical role in determining California's ability to proceed with its electric vehicle mandate. This decision is pivotal not only for California but also for the broader trajectory of vehicle emissions standards across the United States.
