Traditional - normal - gas powered cars on the road at that point wouldn't be affected, and drivers would still be allowed to buy used gas-powered cars. Automakers and dealerships, however, would be prohibited from selling new gas vehicles in states where bans are in place.
Rhode Island was the most recent state to join the group with plans to ban sales of new gas-powered cars. A statement from the governor's office in May called the move "a pivotal moment in Rhode Island’s efforts to fight climate change."
California was the first state to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which at least seven other states have now embraced.
California's plans specify that 35% of new car sales will need to be zero-emission vehicles by 2026, with that number rising to 68% by 2030.
In a March 2023 statement announcing Maryland's plan to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars, Gov. Wes Moore said “it’s a major step in the state’s acceleration to improve air quality and combat the effects of climate change.”
All of the planned bans are in coastal states: In addition to the three states already mentioned, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia have made the commitment to stop allowing sales of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035.
Generally, the states' plans have not required votes from their legislatures. Instead, they’ve been advanced with support from governors and environmental regulators.
You can read all about this craziness just by googling 'eight states ev' or read this.
I see a future where on Jan 1st, buyers are waving money at dealers trying to purchase one of the gas powered vehicles before the quota kicks in.
ReplyDeletePart of the push towards The 15 Minute City.
ReplyDeleteAn EV is not feasible in rural areas and farming communities. BTW, our air quality is fine unless you live next to a cattle ranch, pig farm, or chicken houses and climate change is a hoax.
ReplyDeleteEV waste of material, time and money. Does not save anything at all actually damages the earth, people and bank accounts, stupid people buy these cars even hybrids are not worth it, Had a friend who paid 4k for a new battery, still drives the stupid car.
ReplyDeleteAs in all things touched by our feral governments, it's not about what they say it's about. It's always about the money. It's just another way to pick winners and losers and drive the herds to spend their money where the government wants.
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