Vermont governor pauses electric vehicle requirements

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Vermont Governor Phil Scott on Tuesday paused the state's electric vehicle sales requirements for passenger cars and medium and heavy-duty trucks, citing concerns automakers could limit gas-powered vehicles to dealers in the state.

Vermont is one of 11 states that have adopted California's zero emission vehicle rules that seek to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. California's rules require 35% of light-duty vehicles in the 2026 model year to be zero-emission models.