California became the first state in the USA to issue a phase-out of gas-powered vehicles in a bid to fight the climate crisis.
California will Ban the sale of new gas engine vehicles by 2035 requiring cars to run on electricity or hydrogen
17 other states have already followed California’s lead and adopted its tailpipe emission standards
In New York, A Bill was signed that sets to have all cars and trucks sold in the state be zero emission by 2035
In Washington, state lawmakers set a target to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
California is uniquely able to set emission standards that are stricter than Federal rules.
The Clear Air Act allows California to enforce emissions standards for new motor vehicles through exemptions granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
