{"id":2044946,"date":"2023-09-26T10:45:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hostage-to-extreme-policies-youngkin-looks-to-repeal-virginia-ev-mandate-dictated-by-california-bureaucrats\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T10:47:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T14:47:15","slug":"hostage-to-extreme-policies-youngkin-looks-to-repeal-virginia-ev-mandate-dictated-by-california-bureaucrats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hostage-to-extreme-policies-youngkin-looks-to-repeal-virginia-ev-mandate-dictated-by-california-bureaucrats\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngkin seeks to overturn Virginia&#8217;s EV mandate imposed by California bureaucrats, claiming it holds the state hostage to extreme policies."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhostage-to-extreme-policies-youngkin-looks-to-repeal-virginia-ev-mandate-dictated-by-california-bureaucrats%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044946&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Governor Glenn Youngkin Aims to End Virginia&#8217;s Electric Vehicle Mandate<\/h2>\n<p>Governor Glenn Youngkin\u2063 (R-VA) is determined \u200dto secure GOP victories in the upcoming 2023 election for the state legislature as\u200b he sets his sights on putting \u200can end to Virginia&#8217;s electric vehicle (EV) mandate.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>California&#8217;s Influence\u200b on Virginia&#8217;s EV Mandate<\/h3>\n<p>Under \u200dDemocratic Governor Ralph Northam, Virginia joined 16 other\u2062 states in adopting California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/epa-issues-new-rule-to-curb-interstate-smog\/\" title=\"EPA Issues New Rule to Curb Interstate Smog\">air quality standards<\/a>, which promote EV\u200b sales while phasing out \u200bthe sale of new gas-powered vehicles. However, Youngkin&#8217;s spokeswoman argues that this mandate &#8220;defies common sense&#8221; and has yielded poor results \u200bin California.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Challenging the Status Quo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It defies common sense that Democrats\u2062 in Virginia \u200chave continued to outsource decision-making on\u2062 energy policy,&#8221;\u200c says Youngkin&#8217;s spokeswoman. \u2062&#8221;California&#8217;s requirements should not \u200cbe a one-size-fits-all solution for Virginia.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Republican Pushback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although Virginia Democrats blocked \u200dan attempt to end the EV mandate earlier this year, Republicans, \u200dwho hold a majority in the state House, are determined to gain control of the state Senate in the November elections. With every seat in the state legislature up\u200c for re-election, \u2063Republicans hope to build on the momentum gained from the 2021 election.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rejecting California&#8217;s Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Youngkin&#8217;s office criticizes \u200cstate Democrats for keeping\u200c the EV\u2064 mandate in \u2063place, arguing that it was decided by unelected officials in California. They believe that Virginia should not \u2062be held hostage to the extreme policies of bureaucrats from another state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>California&#8217;s Air Quality Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The California\u2063 Air Resources Board (CARB) has implemented air quality rules that will gradually go into effect starting in 2026, ultimately\u2063 leading to a \u200ccomplete\u200c ban on the sale of new gas\u200c cars by 2035. These rules were adopted by seventeen \u2062states, including\u2062 Virginia,\u200d but Youngkin has voiced his opposition to decisions made by the\u200d CARB on behalf\u200b of Virginians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Putting Virginians First<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This \u2063should be a decision taken by Virginians,&#8221; asserts Youngkin, emphasizing the importance of local decision-making when it comes to energy policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rejecting Chinese\u200d Influence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition\u2064 to his stance on the EV mandate, Youngkin also halted \u200dthe opening of a potential Ford \u200dEV\u200d battery plant \u2063in \u2062Virginia due to its connection to the Chinese Communist\u200d Party. He \u2062expressed concerns about the Chinese-owned\u200c company benefiting from taxpayer benefits designated for non-Chinese communist party entities.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d What are\u200b the potential financial burdens faced by individuals and families if they are required to purchase electric vehicles under the EV mandate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S common sense to force Virginians to purchase electric vehicles when they may not be the most\u200c practical or affordable option for everyone,&#8221; Youngkin stated during a recent press conference.\u2064 He \u2062believes that mandating EVs restricts consumer choice and imposes\u200d unnecessary financial burdens on individuals and families. \u200cIn \u200dhis view, the government should not dictate what vehicles Virginians can or \u200bcannot purchase. Instead, \u200dhe aims to promote a free\u2063 market approach that allows individuals to make their own decisions based on their needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Youngkin has gained support from \u2064various groups and organizations that share his concerns about the EV mandate. One such group is the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA), which represents over 480 franchised new car and truck dealerships in the state. The VADA argues that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hostage-to-extreme-policies-youngkin-looks-to-repeal-virginia-ev-mandate-dictated-by-california-bureaucrats\/\" title=\"Youngkin seeks to overturn Virginia's EV mandate imposed by California bureaucrats, claiming it holds the state hostage to extreme policies.\">mandate unfairly favors electric vehicles<\/a> over other efficient and sustainable options, such as hybrid vehicles or vehicles powered by natural gas. They believe that\u2064 consumers should have the right to choose the \u200dtype of \u2063vehicle that best suits their \u200bneeds, without government interference.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, opponents \u200cof the EV mandate point out \u200bthe potential negative impact on the economy. They argue that forcing the adoption of electric vehicles could lead to\u2062 job losses in the traditional automotive industry, including the manufacturing, sales, and \u200bservice sectors. These concerns are particularly significant for Virginia, a state with\u200d a strong automotive manufacturing and \u2062distribution presence.<\/p>\n<p>Youngkin&#8217;s proposal to end the \u2063EV mandate has sparked debate and criticism from\u200b supporters of environmental sustainability. They argue that transitioning to \u2062electric vehicles is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/landmark-climate-study-says-melting-arctic-wont-lead-to-more-severe-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Landmark Climate Study Says Melting Arctic Won\u2019t Lead to More Severe Cold Weather\">reducing greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> and\u200d combating climate change. They believe that the government should play an active \u200crole in promoting and incentivizing \u200bthe adoption of electric vehicles\u200d as part\u2063 of a broader effort to protect the environment.<\/p>\n<p>In response to these concerns, Youngkin has emphasized that he is not against electric vehicles themselves, but rather opposes the government mandating their use. He argues that there are alternative ways \u2064to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, such as \u200coffering tax incentives or investing in the development of charging infrastructure. By pursuing these alternative approaches, Youngkin aims to \u2063strike \u2063a balance between protecting consumer choice and promoting environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200b 2023 election approaches, the debate over \u200bVirginia&#8217;s electric vehicle mandate is likely to intensify. Governor\u2062 Glenn Youngkin&#8217;s commitment \u200dto ending the \u2064mandate reflects his broader vision \u2063for Virginia, one that\u200d emphasizes\u2062 personal freedom, economic growth, and \u2062individual responsibility. \u200dWhether or not he succeeds in overturning\u200c the mandate, his push for change \u2063will undoubtedly have a lasting impact \u2064on the state&#8217;s energy and transportation \u2062policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) aims for GOP wins in the 2023 election to overturn Virginia&#8217;s EV mandate. Virginia, under Democratic Governor Ralph Northam, aligned with California&#8217;s air quality standards, promoting EV sales and discontinuing traditional vehicle sales. Youngkin seeks to reverse this policy and pave the way for alternative approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2044947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2044946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044946","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2044946"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2044946\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2044947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2044946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2044946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2044946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}