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September 8, 2025
States Accelerate EV Agenda as Federal Policy Shifts
From easing compliance with emission standards to expanding charging infrastructure, states adapt strategies to preserve zero-emission goals.
As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. EPA has issued a proposal to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, which underpins the agency’s authority to regulate emissions, and to repeal GHG standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- The U.S. Transportation Department has updated its guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
- California and ten other states have filed a lawsuit challenging Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn EPA waivers that permit California to set stricter vehicle emission standards.
