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U.S. Will Allow California to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars, Officials Say


Published on 2024-12-14 05:40:55 - MSN
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  • The Biden administration is expected in the coming days to grant California and 11 other states permission to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, one of the most ambitious climate policies in the United States and beyond,

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California the authority to enforce a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars starting in 2035, as part of the state's aggressive push towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This decision upholds California's Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which mandates that all new cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in the state must be zero-emission vehicles by that year. The EPA's approval comes despite opposition from Republican-led states and the automotive industry, who argue that the rule could increase vehicle costs and strain the electric grid. California's initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat climate change, with the state aiming for significant reductions in emissions from the transportation sector, which is the largest source of pollution in California. This move could influence other states to adopt similar regulations, potentially reshaping the U.S. automotive market towards electric vehicles.

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