Toyota says California-led EV mandates are 'impossible' as states fall short of goal

A sign is displayed outside a Toyota Motor Corp. dealership on Jan. 30, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Toyota Motor sounded the alarm Friday that California-led electric vehicle mandates that are set to start next year are "impossible" to meet and, if they're not changed, will lead to less customer choice in several states.Current requirements under the California Air Resources Board's "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulations call for 35% of 2026 model-year vehi ...