Senate GOP pushes ahead on challenge to California EV rules despite roadblock

Senate GOP pushes ahead on challenge to California EV rules despite roadblock

California’s electric vehicle mandate cannot be overturned through a Congressional Review Act resolution, the Senate parliamentarian ruled, but Senate Republicans plan to press forward with a challenge anyway.Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill.In short:The Senate parliamentarian determined that California’s EV mandate, approved through a Clean Air Act waiver, falls outside the Congressional Review Act’s scope.Despite this, Senate Republicans int…

Maryland lawmakers advance bill delaying implementation of clean vehicle standards « Carbon Pulse

Maryland lawmakers passed a bill to delay the implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation until a needs assessment and deployment plan is published.

MD automakers, health groups rally against delay in vehicle pollution standards | April 7, 2025

MD automakers, health groups rally against delay in vehicle pollution standards A bill would effectively delay implementation of clean car and truck programs in Maryland, but electric-vehicle manufacturers and health groups are urging lawmakers to reject the measure. House Bill 1556 would put programs on hold that would require 43% of 2027 model year vehicles sold to be electric. Trisha Dello Iocano, head of policy with CALSTART — a clean-transp…

Governor Moore delays electric vehicle mandate following pressure from Maryland Freedom Caucus

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus is claiming victory after Governor Wes Moore issued an executive order last week delaying implementation of California’s Advanced Clean Cars (CACC) 11 mandate by two years. The order comes in direct response to the Freedom Caucus’s January 16, 2025 letter calling for Maryland to fully withdraw from the program. “This is a major win for the people of Maryland,” said Delegate Matt Morgan, Chair of the Mary…