Last month, California regulators passed rules banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a move hailed as a significant victory in the fight against climate change.
How long will gas cars be legal?
California plans to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035, requiring all vehicles to be electric or hydrogen powered. Seventeen states have vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California.
What will happen to gas cars after 2035?
Under the CARB mandate, there will be a tapering of sales of gas-powered cars over the next 13 years: 35% of new autos must be zero emission by 2026, 68% by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
What will happen to gas-powered cars in California?
California, known for leading the United States in climate regulations, dropped a bombshell last month: By 2035, the state will ban sales of new gasoline powered cars and light trucks. Most new car sales are expected to shift to battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs).