The vote to end California's national EV mandate and ICE vehicle ban protects $100 billion of annual economic impact on the nation's economy and more than 330,000 American jobs.

Governor Phil Scott cited the state's lack of charging infrastructure and the readiness of electric heavy-duty vehicles.

There is one more hurdle to clear before the $337 billion automotive industry and 1.3 million American jobs are protected from damaging EV mandates.

The new law effectively blocks potential future bans on gas-powered vehicles.

Opinion sections of newspapers nationwide are beginning to see an influx of articles from aftermarket leaders concerned about EV mandates. You can join them.

The state's legislature passed the bill prohibiting restrictions on the use, purchase or sale of motor vehicles based on energy source. Gov. Patrick Morrisey is expected to sign the bill.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued an executive order late last week delaying enforcement of the state's adoption of Advanced Clean Cars II.

Earlier this week, SEMA and a coalition of 335 small businesses urged lawmakers to put an immediate stop to the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation.

The coalition of SEMA members stressed the importance of swift, definitive action to schedule a vote to overturn California's Advanced Clean Cars II regulation.

SEMA has the facts and dispels some myths that are circulating online.