Vote threatens New Mexico's electric vehicle adoption mandates

A congressional vote to overturn California's clean car rules could jeopardize New Mexico's similar mandates, potentially halting the state's efforts to promote electric vehicle adoption. The Senate passed resolutions blocking California's stricter vehicle pollution standards, which New Mexico and other states had adopted. These standards aimed to phase in zero-emission vehicles by 2035. The resolutions overturned waivers allowing California to set more rigorous standards than federal ones, impacting New Mexico's clean vehicle rules adopted in 2022 and 2023. New Mexico's regulations, starting next year, would have required a percentage of new vehicles to produce zero emissions. The President is expected to sign the measures. The vote comes amid broader debate, with some states delaying implementation due to infrastructure and supply chain concerns. A coalition of governors, including New Mexico's, reaffirmed their commitment to clean air and are considering next steps.