Newsom signs executive order advancing California’s clean car goals amid pushback from the Trump administration

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed an executive order reaffirming California’s commitment to clean cars and trucks, launching the next phase in the state’s transition to zero-emission vehicles amid pushback from the Trump administration.

The order initiates the development of new clean vehicle policies and directs state agencies to speed up the adoption of affordable, zero-emission vehicles.

It also updates state vehicle purchasing rules to favor automakers that comply with California’s clean air standards and calls for recommendations to further accelerate the adoption of clean vehicles.

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