Trump must bump up federal emissions standards to win EV race with China, warns California's governor

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Governor Jerry Brown warns unless action is taken to drive development of EVs in the US Chinese dominance will pose a "major threat" to the country's auto industry

Stricter federal limits on vehicle emissions are crucial if the US is to save its auto industry from being out-competed by China, according to California's governor Jerry Brown. In an interview with...

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