Toyota Criticizes 'Unrealistic' EV Mandates Amid Regulatory Pushback

Toyota is challenging California's CARB regulations that require 35% of 2026 model-year vehicle sales to be zero-emission, calling the target "impossible" due to insufficient consumer demand. The CARB mandate, part of the "Advanced Clean Cars II" initiative, aims for 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. Despite some states adopting these rules, current zero-emission vehicle sales are far below the required levels, with only California, Colorado, and Washington reaching over 20%. Toyota warns that the mandates could disrupt the automotive market.