California has long been a leader in US environmental policy, spearheading campaigns to reduce air pollution and advance clean energy. However, recent U.S. Senate actions that require a shift to electric vehicles (EVs) and challenge the state’s authority to set its own vehicle emissions standards have sparked a heated legal battle. California has long stood at the forefront of U.S. environmental policy, pioneering measures to curb air pollution and accelerate the transition toward cleaner energy sources. For decades, the state has used its unique authority under the Clean Air Act to set vehicle emissions standards that exceed federal requirements, shaping...
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