Republican States Challenge California and EPA Over Emission Rules
Coalitions argue new mandates for electric trucks will disrupt the economy and overstep constitutional bounds
- Nebraska leads 24-state lawsuit against EPA's truck emission standards, citing economic concerns.
- 17 states file separate lawsuit against California's zero-emission vehicle mandates for heavy-duty trucks.
- Critics claim the rules will raise prices, strain supply chains, and impact jobs across the nation.
- EPA projects the new standards will prevent up to 1 billion tons of carbon emissions over 30 years.
- California seeks to phase out all gas-powered vehicles by 2035, intensifying legal and political battles.