Status of California continues to lead the country in being environmentally friendly by making decisions that benefit the state and the people. Through a recent announcement, California has officially decided to ban the sale of all new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 — something that has been in place for quite some time.
@NYTimes reports, on August 25th, California will be official promulgate its plan Banning the sale of all new gasoline-powered vehicles in the future by 2035, the state’s latest move to combat climate change in a determined effort to eventually transition to all electric vehicles. whole state. Under a new decision by the California Air Resources Board, 100% of all new cars sold will be required to be completely free of fossil fuels, the major cause of global warming. bridge. In addition, the requirements also state that 35% of new vehicles sold in California must produce zero emissions by 2026 and increase to 68% by 2030.
This is a game-changer for the United States and the auto industry as well, as California is the largest auto market in the country — and more than a dozen other states are well-known for falling behind California when it comes to introducing cars. emissions decisions. Reportedly, another 12 states are likely to follow in California’s footsteps on zero-emissions policy, with another five following. If California’s policy continues over the next several years, severe restrictions on gasoline vehicles will affect about a third of the nation’s auto industry.
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a brief statement on the decision, saying, “The climate crisis is solvable if we focus on the big and bold steps needed to stem the tide.” carbon pollution waves.”
Similarly, electric vehicle expert Margo Oge added, “This is huge. California will now be the only government in the world to mandate zero-emission vehicles. It is unique.”
