News Alert: Trump administration to revoke California’s authority to set stricter auto emissions standards

The move sets up a massive legal fight between the federal government and the nation's most populous state, which for decades has exercised authority to put in place more stringent fuel economy standards. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have vowed to adopt California's standards if they diverge from the federal government, as have several major automakers.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Sep 17, 2:57 PM     Trump administration to revoke California's authority to set stricter auto emissions standards The move sets up a massive legal fight between the federal government and the nation's most populous state, which for decades has exercised authority to put in place more stringent fuel economy standards. Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have vowed to adopt California's standards if they diverge from the federal government, as have several major automakers. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071