Summary

The Biden administration will allow California to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035, with 11 other states following. This uses a Clean Air Act waiver permitting stricter state-level pollution controls to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Trump plans to revoke the waiver, roll back EV tax credits, and fight California’s climate policies, potentially sparking legal battles.

California, leading the U.S. in EV adoption, aims to “Trump-proof” its agenda, bolstered by automaker deals and strong market influence.

The ban could accelerate EV investments, shaping nearly half of the U.S. auto market and global climate policy trends.

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  • @Cocodapuf
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    7 hours ago

    But the thing is, you’ll also be able to buy a 2025 Tesla in 2035, and the price probably won’t be far off from the civic. In other words, there’s no problem here.

    • @JamesTBagg
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      36 hours ago

      Except Honda and those Civics have established a reputation of running forever. Tesla cannot claim the same.

      • Blaster M
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        -16 hours ago

        So the taxi duty Teslas with 1,000,000+ miles don’t count?

        • @JamesTBagg
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          36 hours ago

          Which one is that? The one you made up or the one that was famous for it and needing the drive motor replaced over a dozen times?