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Toyota Challenges California's EV Mandate

Toyota criticizes California's ambitious electric vehicle mandate as unachievable, warning of reduced customer choice and industry distortion.

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What is Toyota's stance on California's electric vehicle mandate for 2026?: Toyota claims California's electric vehicle mandate for 2026 is unachievable due to insufficient demand and will limit customer choice.
How many states have adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulations?: Twelve states and Washington D.C. have adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, with approximately half starting in 2027.
Which states have the highest EV/PHEV adoption rates according to J.D. Power?: J.D. Power reports that no state currently meets the EV mandate, with California, Colorado, and Washington having the highest EV/PHEV adoption rates.
What potential negative effects does Toyota foresee from the unchanged EV mandates?: Toyota says that the mandates will cause automakers to make unnatural moves by supplying disproportionate numbers of electric vehicles to compliant states, distorting the industry.
What has been the prior sentiment of automotive insiders towards the EV mandate issue?: Several automotive insiders previously voiced concerns about the EV mandate's impact, urging for solutions regardless of election outcomes.

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