EV mandates distort auto marketplace, depress economic activity, drive up vehicle prices and decimate customer choice
Manufacturers may be forced to adjust auto shipments to U.S. dealers
WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement after the House passed H.J. Res. 88 to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of a waiver to California and 11 states to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
John Bozzella, president and CEO Alliance for Automotive Innovation said:
“Today’s vote was a welcome – and targeted – action by the House to prevent the inevitable jobs and manufacturing fallout from these unachievable regulations. Regulations, by the way, that everyone agrees are way ahead of the consumer and charging infrastructure in this country.
“Repealing gas vehicle bans in California and 30 percent of the U.S. auto market is among the most important policies to restore some balance to vehicle emissions regulations; to support a healthy and competitive auto industry in America; and to ensure customers remain free to choose the type of vehicle that works for them and their family.
“Time is ticking. These EV sales requirements start in model year 2026 – right now for automakers. In a matter of months, automakers may be forced to adjust their vehicle shipments to dealers across the country to comply with the ‘California’ state EV mandates.
“Now is not the time to impose an additional government required shock on American car buyers. The Senate must back this repeal too.”
Additional Resources:
Alliance of Automotive Innovation
Letter to House: Congressional Repeal of U.S. Vehicle Bans
April 28, 2025
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
MEMO: It’s gonna take a miracle: California and states with EV sales requirements
December 11, 2024
Background on California’s Advanced Clean Cars II program:
- California, Oregon, Washington State, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont have adopted ACC II starting in model year 2026.
- Colorado, New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Mexico and Maryland join the program in model year 2027.