Posted on 06/10/2025 7:59:37 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
President Donald Trump plans to sign a trio of resolutions Thursday to revoke California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), author of a resolution to nix the state’s electric vehicle sales mandate via the Congressional Review Act, and Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) confirmed that the White House has scheduled the signings at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Trump’s signature will finalize his administration’s monthslong effort to thwart California’s authority to set stricter electrification rules for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, along with higher standards for heavy-duty diesel engines.
Trump’s EPA revoked an earlier version of California’s vehicle emissions rules through an 18-month regulatory process during his first term, but Republicans’ vote last month to expedite the rollback through Congress marked the first time waiver approvals have been considered subject to the CRA since President Bill Clinton signed the law in 1996.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has promised to fight the decision, saying last month that he plans to sue once Trump signs the resolutions.
Spokespeople for Bonta did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Daniel Villaseñor, a spokesperson for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said the state is ready to defend its rules.
“If it’s a day ending in Y, it’s another day of Trump’s war on California. We’re fighting back,” Villaseñor said in a statement.
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Done Deal! Thank you congress and President Donald J Trump!
Fantastic, the signing just concluded!
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The Delhi, India government has launched a major campaign to combat air pollution by banning refueling of old vehicles. Diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are no longer allowed to refuel at petrol stations. This directive from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) follows a 2018 Supreme Court ruling. The ban is being enforced through CCTV cameras and speakers at petrol pumps, alerting authorities about end-of-life vehicles. The move affects an estimated 60 lakh old vehicles in Delhi. While some citizens welcome the initiative as a step towards reducing pollution, others, especially from lower income groups, express concerns about its impact on personal mobility. The ban will be extended to five NCR districts from November 1st. Experts suggest that even well-maintained old vehicles cannot meet current emission norms.
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