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Connecticut Scraps Electric Car Mandate
Connecticut abandons its electric car mandate following the election of Donald Trump and the appointment of Lee Zeldin to the EPA.
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Environmental Protection AgencyRepublican Party Of Connecticut
Donald TrumpLee ZeldinNed LamontKathy Hochul
- What other states considered similar policies?
- Connecticut and New York were among several states considering adopting California's policy of banning new gasoline-powered car sales by 2035; however, with the change in federal leadership, Connecticut has reversed its plans.
- What is Lee Zeldin's stance on electric vehicles?
- Lee Zeldin, the president-elect's pick to lead the EPA, has voiced skepticism about electric vehicles in the past, arguing that mandates would drive up prices and restrict consumer choice.
- How did state Republican lawmakers react to the decision?
- State Republican lawmakers celebrated the decision, citing concerns about the achievability, affordability, and budgetary impact of the EV mandate.
- Why did Connecticut scrap its plan for an electric car mandate?
- Connecticut has abandoned its plan to mandate electric vehicle purchases by 2035 due to the election of Donald Trump and the appointment of Lee Zeldin, who opposes such mandates, to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
- What is the president-elect's perspective on the new EPA leadership's role?
- The president-elect stated that Zeldin's appointment will ensure "fair and swift deregulatory decisions" to unleash the power of American businesses, suggesting a shift away from environmental regulations.