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Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration announced plans on Wednesday to exit California's strict emissions standards by the end of 2024. The move drew applause from gasoline and auto dealer trade groups and condemnation from Virginia Democrats and environmental groups, who said the administration was overstepping its authority.
The new California mandates require that all new car, truck and SUV sales be zero emission vehicles by 2035, with 35% of sales being electric vehicles in model year 2026.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has signed on to legal challenges to new federal rules designed to advance emission reductions and address extreme weather events.
One bill financially assists developers in bringing EV chargers to rural areas that meet established conditions. Areas qualify based on population density, annual unemployment and poverty rates.
Lawmakers advanced legislation to expand electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state, which could help meet a looming mandate that sales of new gas…