Posted on 09/23/2020 10:49:42 AM PDT by KingofZion
Emphasizing that California must stay at the forefront of the fight against climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday issued an executive order to restrict new car sales in the state to only zero-emission vehicles by 2035 ***
Under Newsoms order, the California Air Resources Board would implement the phase-out of new gas-powered cars and light trucks and also require medium and heavy-duty trucks to be zero-emission by 2045 where possible. California would be the first state in the nation to mandate 100% zero-emission vehicles, though 15 countries already have committed to phasing out gas-powered cars.
*** Cars, trucks and other vehicles are the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in California, accounting for about 40% of the statewide total, and their emissions have been stubbornly creeping upward in recent years. Driving down transportation pollution remains the states biggest challenge in achieving its goal of slashing planet-warming emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Under current regulations, Californias Air Resources Board requires automakers to sell electric, fuel cell and other zero-emission vehicles in increasing percentages through 2025. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles accounted for 7.6% new car
This is the most impactful step our state can take to fight climate change, Newsom said in a statement released Wednesday morning. Our cars shouldnt make wildfires worse and create more days filled with smoky air. Cars shouldnt melt glaciers or raise sea levels threatening our cherished beaches and coastlines.
Newsom said that Californias action will help spur greater innovation for zero-emission vehicles and, by creating a huge market, will drive down the cost of those cars and trucks. More than 1.63 million new cars and trucks are expected to be sold in the state in 2020, according to the California New Car Dealers Assn.
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Electric cars aren't really practical and won't be until there's a giant leap in battery technology, and Newsome knows that. It's going to force Californians into public transportation which isn't currently very good in California. It'll force them to travel less because of increased cost and more hassle. They'll become more like europeans who don't travel much except on their yearly "holiday", they'll pretty much be locked into their neighborhood most of the time.
Look for less mobility out of California's population, less productivity, and lower living standards.
“but states do have the right to pass whatever wacky laws they want,”
No law passed.
“On the other hand, they do have a nice sports car:”
Miata with worse engine.
I've caught you in lies...before.
“You are what you are...
I’ve caught you in lies...before.”
Undocumented claim from a troll
Troll? LOL!!
Plenty of Freepers know you from the Waco days..
Caught you in lies....
Just continue on being you...
California is headed for the Stone Age.
You’re right; I missed that point. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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