The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval of President Donald J. Trump's recent decision to terminate California's electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at the Heritage Foundation, released a statement commending the move.
Furchtgott-Roth said, "President Trump’s action to roll back California’s Clean Air Act waiver through the Congressional Review Act permanently restores a unified national auto policy and protects American consumers from losing access to popular and affordable gas-powered vehicles." She emphasized that this decision prevents California from setting vehicle standards for the entire nation and aligns with Congress's intention for uniform regulations across the country.
According to Furchtgott-Roth, ending California's EV mandate preserves numerous American auto jobs and maintains consumer access to a variety of safe vehicles. She added that this decision is crucial for transportation options and economic stability.
She also noted potential issues with California's EV transition, stating it could have strained the power grid and increased U.S. reliance on China for essential minerals. "President Trump’s rollback of the waiver is a win for national security, energy reliability, and common-sense policymaking," she concluded.
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