Barb Van Andel-Gaby Chairman of Heritage Foundation - Economy | Official Website
WASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation’s Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan today commended the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Attorney General Jason Miyares for their decision to exit California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Starting next model year, 35% of new car sales must be EVs under Advanced Clean Cars II. By the 2035 model year, this percentage will increase to 100%. An official opinion from AG Miyares, following a request from Governor Youngkin and Senate Republican Leader McDougle, confirms that Virginia is not required to comply with this California-generated mandate.
Derrick Morgan issued the following statement in reaction: “Virginians know best what kind of car they need. EVs do not work for everyone since they are more expensive, have a lower range, and are not nearly as convenient. California’s idea of forcing everyone to buy an EV is a bad idea for small businesses, farmers, customers, car dealers, and manufacturers. It should have no place in Virginia. Attorney General Miyares and Governor Youngkin are right to stick up for Virginians to make their own choices. We must say ‘no’ to California’s radical plan to ban the internal combustion engine.”
