President Donald Trump moved Thursday to eliminate California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards, upending strict rules that had become a template for states across the nation to realize their greenhouse gas ambitions.

In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has signed a ban on California's EV regulations, igniting diverse reactions and setting the stage for a nationwide debate on electric vehicle mandates.

Regulations would have required at least 100% of new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 be electric or plug-in hybrids