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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Congress Blocks California's 2035 Gas Car Ban, Setting Stage for Legal Clash
Caption: Congress Blocks California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban, Setting Stage for Legal Clash. Washington lawmakers have voted to block California’s ambitious plan to ban the sale of petrol-only cars by 2035. The Senate followed the House in overturning a federal waiver that allowed the state to enforce tougher emissions standards than national rules. The decision is a victory for Republicans, energy companies, and carmakers but a major setback for Democrats and environmental advocates who saw the law as crucial in fighting climate change. President Trump is expected to sign the bill, likely triggering a court battle. California Attorney General Rob Bonta slammed the move as “politically motivated” and vowed to sue. California’s policy was poised to reshape the U.S. auto market, with a dozen other states, including New York and Colorado, planning to follow suit. Critics argued the targets—like requiring 35% of new car sales to be electric by 2026—were unrealistic. Currently, EVs make up about 10% of U.S. car sales, far behind the UK’s 30. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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