New Mexico Upholds Electric Vehicle Mandates Amid Legal Challenges

The state's Environmental Improvement Board voted to keep stringent EV sales quotas in place, despite opposition from auto dealers and concerns over rural accessibility.

• New Mexico regulators rejected a request to pause electric vehicle (EV) sales quotas, maintaining mandates amid legal disputes.
• The mandates require a significant increase in the sale of zero-emission vehicles by 2026, aiming to reduce pollution and combat climate change.
• Opponents argue the mandates could harm rural communities lacking EV infrastructure and impose economic burdens on New Mexicans.
• Auto manufacturers like Toyota, Honda, and Ford have announced cutbacks in EV investments, citing market challenges.
• Environmental groups praise the decision, highlighting the benefits for air quality and the economy, while critics point to the potential for social and economic impacts.

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