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California Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case involving California's authority to set its own vehicle emissions standards, which are stricter than federal regulations. This decision comes after a challenge by several Republican-led states and fuel industry groups against California's ability to enforce its Advanced Clean Car program, which mandates a significant increase in zero-emission vehicle sales. The case questions the constitutionality of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) waiver that allows California to have more stringent emissions rules. The outcome could have profound implications for national environmental policy, potentially affecting how states can regulate emissions and the automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles. The Supreme Court's review is set to address whether California's special status under the Clean Air Act infringes on the constitutional principle of equal sovereignty among states.

Read the Full Mercury News Article at:
[ https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/12/16/california-auto-emissions-case-gets-us-supreme-court-review/ ]