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EPA Approves Stricter Vehicle Emissions Rules for California Amid Rising Controversy

The EPA's new regulations ban gasoline vehicle sales by 2035, facing backlash and anticipated challenges from the incoming Trump administration.

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Updated: Dec 18th, 2024, 10:50 PM ET

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The U.S. EPA has approved California's Advanced Clean Cars II, banning new gasoline vehicles by 2035. The decision has drawn criticism from Republicans, fearing it will raise costs and lower grid reliability. Congress is expected to debate the approval, particularly with the incoming Trump administration potentially working to revoke California's EPA waiver. Concerns have also arisen about the future of the EPA itself, including its headquarters location and staff retention as a result of political transitions.

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