California's new rule says 100% of new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 must not emit greenhouse gases. The California Air Resources Board also set an interim goal to have 35% of new cars sold produce zero emissions by 2026, with a 68% goal for 2030.
California regulators voted Thursday to ban the sale of all new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as the state looks to aggressively tackle the climate crisis.
California's new rule says 100% of new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 must not emit greenhouse gases. The California Air Resources Board also set an interim goal to have 35% of new cars sold produce zero emissions by 2026, with a 68% goal for 2030.The measure, which will take effect in 2035, seeks to address the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions.
Drivers will still be able to operate previously owned gasoline-powered vehicles, as well as buy used gas-powered vehicles. About 16% of cars sold in California in the first three months of this year were electric, according to The Associated Press. Over the past 12 years, California has provided more than $1 billion in rebates for the sale of 478,000 electric, plug-in or hybrid vehicles, the AP said.Justin Sullivan / Getty Images
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