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The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has an ambitious rule requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. But the rule's future is contested.

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Camila Domonoske
Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk.
Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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