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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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17 States have filed a lawsuit with the Federal Court of Appeals, suing to prevent California from banning new ICE vehicle sales after 2035. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles after 2035 tomorrow, but 17 State Attorney Generals have sued in federal court to block the move.

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Lucid Motors defeats legal challenge regarding production estimates

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A lawsuit against Lucid Motors in California regarding the CEO’s assessment of its production capabilities has been dismissed by the judge. Now, that case has been dismissed from a court in California. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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California expected to move forward with diesel trucks ban

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The EPA is expected to grant California a waiver to ban diesel trucks and a series of other regulations. California has led the nation in limiting the use of ICE vehicles, even going as far as banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles past 2035. What do you think of the article? Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. The article points to the 2019 Supreme Court case of Virginia Uranium v.

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Tesla threatened by class action lawsuit regarding OTA updates

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A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in California against Tesla regarding the automaker’s over-the-air (OTA) updates and how they affect battery health. As the first major automaker to institute OTA updates to its vehicles, Tesla has faced numerous legal challenges regarding the technology since its launch.

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Tesla refutes LA Times’ claims regarding Elon Musk lawsuit

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However, following the conclusion of this lawsuit, the LA Times published an article claiming Musk “elected to settle,” which has resulted in Tesla issuing an official statement on the matter. The LA Times article titled “Musk said he’d never settle an unjust legal case against him.

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Federal Judge rules California Low Carbon Fuel Standard violates Commerce Clause of US Constitution

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O’Neill, Eastern District of California, ruled on Thursday that the State of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program is in violation of the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution and issued an injunction prohibiting its enforcement. Federal District Judge Lawrence J. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).