The state want’s to ban all new fossil-fuel cars by 2035, and now we have the details of the initial plan.
A new rule proposed by the California Air Resources Board will require 35% of passenger vehicles sold in the state to be powered by batteries or hydrogen by 2026.
Treehugger reports that by 2030 that percentage will rise to 60% and by 2035, no new cars sold in California will be powered by fossil fuels.
Governor Gavin Newsom says that the executive order to stop the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 was the most impacting step in the state’s response to climate change.
The rule also says that new electric vehicles (EVs) must offer a minimum of 150 miles of range per charge by 2035, and come with an 8-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty.
California is the largest auto market in the US, so this plan will force automakers to put more R&D into zero-emission vehicles.
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Last Updated: April 29, 2022 by Nikola Gemeš
California Reveals Plan to Phase Out New Fossil-Fuel Cars by 2035
The state want’s to ban all new fossil-fuel cars by 2035, and now we have the details of the initial plan.
A new rule proposed by the California Air Resources Board will require 35% of passenger vehicles sold in the state to be powered by batteries or hydrogen by 2026.
Treehugger reports that by 2030 that percentage will rise to 60% and by 2035, no new cars sold in California will be powered by fossil fuels.
Governor Gavin Newsom says that the executive order to stop the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 was the most impacting step in the state’s response to climate change.
The rule also says that new electric vehicles (EVs) must offer a minimum of 150 miles of range per charge by 2035, and come with an 8-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty.
California is the largest auto market in the US, so this plan will force automakers to put more R&D into zero-emission vehicles.
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Nikola uses his background in electrical engineering to break down complex sustainability topics for GreenCitizen's readers. He is a firm believer in environmental conservation, which he practices daily through recycling and home-grown food. He enjoys hiking, engaging in white-water sports, and collecting pocket knives.
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