The US Senate voted on Thursday to ban California's plan to stop selling pure gasoline cars by 2035. The plan has been adopted by 11 other states, representing one-third of the US auto market. After this vote, a measure will be submitted to President Trump to abolish an exemption approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency in December last year during the tenure of former President Joe Biden. This exemption allows California to require at least 80% of vehicles to be electric by 2035.” “This Senate vote is illegal,” California Governor Newson said, adding that the Senate's action will increase healthcare costs for California taxpayers by about $45 billion.” We will fight this unconstitutional attack on California in court.”

The US Senate voted on Thursday to ban California's plan to stop selling pure gasoline cars by 2035. The plan has been adopted by 11 other states, representing one-third of the US auto market. After this vote, a measure will be submitted to President Trump to abolish an exemption approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency in December last year during the tenure of former President Joe Biden. This exemption allows California to require at least 80% of vehicles to be electric by 2035.” “This Senate vote is illegal,” California Governor Newson said, adding that the Senate's action will increase healthcare costs for California taxpayers by about $45 billion.” We will fight this unconstitutional attack on California in court.”