Leading what could be a large exodus from the EV mandates issued by the unelected California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state of Virginia has announced its exit from California’s electric vehicle mandate, effective at the end of 2024 when the current regulations expire.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin stated, “Once again, Virginia is declaring independence – this time from a misguided electric vehicle mandate imposed by unelected leaders 3,000 miles away from the Commonwealth.”
Virginia joined the California CARB-compliance states in 2021 under Democrat Governor Ralph Northam. Yes, post-birth, pro-abortion Ralph Northam.
CARB was established in 1967 under then-Governor Ronald Reagan and is part of California’s Environmental Protection Agency. California is the only state uniquely permitted to issue its own vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. All other states can choose to follow CARB or federal vehicle emissions standards but they may not set their own. […]
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