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CA Floats Fallback Plan After Federal Clean Car Rollbacks
Season 2025
Episode 465
After federal waivers were canceled under the Clean Air Act, state agencies proposed fallback steps - expand EV charging by streamlining utility hookups and permits, restore carpool lane access, add consumer protections and curb diesel at freight hubs.
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