Posted on 08/26/2022 5:26:41 PM PDT by karpov
California moved Thursday to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035, a first-in-the-nation mandate the state’s leaders hope will jolt the automotive industry and truly make electric vehicles mainstream.
Other states led by Democrats, including New York and Oregon, are expected to swiftly follow California’s lead in a liberal-state push to fight climate change — moves not unlike past mandates on emissions and car safety.
California’s determination to force what would amount to a monumental economic and social change reflects both the state’s long history in shaping the country’s auto market with stringent vehicle standards and the dire threat posed by climate change.
“It’s ambitious, it’s innovative, it’s the action we must take if we’re serious about leaving this planet better off for future generations,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement after the California Air Resources Board adopted the requirement. “California will continue to lead the revolution towards our zero-emission transportation future.”
The rule, which was formalized nearly two years after Newsom first announced it, will pose a significant challenge. Sales of fully electric vehicles in California, the country’s largest auto market, have made up 16 percent of the total so far in 2022. Industry experts say reaching the new goal will require fixing supply chain issues and building charging stations — and for EV prices to come down.
“Whether or not these requirements are realistic or achievable is directly linked to external factors like inflation, charging and fuel infrastructure, supply chains, labor, critical mineral availability and pricing, and the ongoing semiconductor shortage,” said John Bozzella, the president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
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First, they should do away with their private jets and yachts
The idea is that private cars will be a privilege of the elite, along with much else middle class and even poor people take for granted.
Insanity.
There is a special place in hell for these people.
My wife and I left California 28 years ago. I guess a lot of people there are a bit slow on the uptake. We saw this coming in the early 90s.
Hint: the gun laws are the “tell.”
I'll know this happened when my apartment removes the “no EVs” clause in my lease, and condos remove similar language in their HOA rules.
If I hear the term climate change one more time.......!
None of which could possibly happen under Democrat leadership and is highly unlikely to happen in a free market business environment.
So it will never happen.
Even if they fixed the supply chain etc where are they going to get the power?
All three of those issues are only a problem because the government won’t act or acts irresponsibly.
What are the odds that government will fix problems they intentionally created?
(rhetorical question. we both know the answer)
I love my electric car and I can see where they could reduce air pollution in parts of California. The problem is as soon as they become a majority on the roads, electricity costs will soar. Windmills and solar aren’t going to be enough. We need nuclear and fossil fuels to provide electricity.
So all those Hollywood stars and kids of billionaires are going to give up their Ferraris and Porsches etc? There is a big difference between a car that goes Varooom and one that goes zzzzzzz
Well, I guess us here in RI will be screwed. We can’t leave here just yet, but trust me, it’s coming.
Next step will be blocking gas-powered cars from transiting their states. Mark it.
so they’re Mandating this ?
Yes calif is
It’s time for all good men to get on the wrong side of history, at least long enough for it to become, once again, the right side thereof.
Dump those EV’s, boys. Even if you have to ride lawn mowers.
Stooopid!
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