The article discusses the potential negative implications of eliminating state emission waivers, particularly affecting California and other states following its lead on Zero Emissions Vehicles. The previous Trump administration made efforts to block these waivers, impacting the clean vehicle tax credit, which offers financial incentives for electric vehicle purchases. Environmental advocates express concern that these regulatory rollbacks not only hinder innovation and job creation but also pose risks to public health and environmental stability, as they represent a shift away from sustainable transportation policies.
"The transition to electric vehicles is opening factories and putting people back to work across the country," said Katherine García, Sierra Club director of the Clean Transportation for All campaign.
Katherine García stated, "Instead of building upon progress we've made, Donald Trump remains intent on fear-mongering around electric vehicles and taking the US back in time..."
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