So, I guess I'll start with the Californian policy that I think Edicted is referring to:

https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/rulemaking/2022/advanced-clean-cars-ii?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

I wouldn't say this is a authoritarian extremist policy. By 2035 car manufacturers can not sell new ICE cars in California. It doesn't force people to own an EV, people can still buy ICE cars from dealers, second-hand or interstate. I think we can also argue that the pollutants that come out of the tailpipe of ICE vehicles are not good for anyone, but regardless, its not forcing anyone to buy an electric vehicle, it only applies to auto manufacturers, not dealers.

Compared to say, the Georgia Republican policy:

https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/201121

This law makes it a misdemeanor to give anyone water or food within 150 feet of a voter polling establishment or 25 feet of any voter standing in line. Anyone breaking this law can get a year in jail or $1000 fine. I would argue this is an extremist authoritarian law. Someone shares their water with their spouse while waiting hours to vote, and spends a year in jail... bonkers.

Obviously there are thousands of laws/policies enacted by both US political parties, but it seems to me from the outside that the GOP has a more extremist authoritarian lens than the Democrats... but obviously I could be totally wrong on that and would be happy to discuss.