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The federal lawsuit over California’s EV rules was filed on March 12, 2026, and was still pending as of the March 27 edition date. The administration argues California’s CO2 and ZEV standards are preempted under federal law and says the rules would raise costs, narrow choices, and force automakers into a two-track market.
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The federal lawsuit over California’s EV rules was filed on March 12, 2026, and was still pending as of the March 27 edition date. The administration argues California’s CO2 and ZEV standards are preempted under federal law and says the rules would raise costs, narrow choices, and force automakers into a two-track market.
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The federal lawsuit over California’s EV rules was filed on March 12, 2026, and was still pending as of the March 27 edition date. The administration argues California’s CO2 and ZEV standards are preempted under federal law and says the rules would raise costs, narrow choices, and force automakers into a two-track market.
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