California’s air regulators unveiled a plan Wednesday that would require about one-third of all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission electric vehicles, or EVs, by 2025.
The proposal by the California Air Resources Board would require 35% of new passenger vehicles to be powered by batteries or hydrogen by the 2026 model year and 100% of sales to exhibit net-zero emissions by 2035.
“Emissions from motor vehicle engines hurt public health, welfare, the environment and the climate in multiple interrelated ways,” the board said. “Reducing emissions of one kind supports reducing emissions of others and contributes to decreasing the severity of their impacts.”
The board noted that electric vehicle sales in California rose to 12.4% of total sales in 2021, up from 7.8% in 2020.
It added that 74% of California drivers reported having “at least some interest” in owning an electric vehicle with 40% saying they would consider purchasing one as their “next vehicle.”
However, the board said that changes including more affordable battery technology, increased public charging stations and an effective marketing campaign would be necessary to increase interest in electric vehicles.
“This consumer change will require continued improvements in electric vehicle technology, owner support and conveniences, as well as successful strategies to communicate the benefits to potential buyers,” the plan stated.
Under the plan, Californians would still be permitted to own gas-powered vehicles and sell them on the used market.
The plan corresponds with an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2020 seeking to end the sale of new internal-combustion passenger vehicles by 2035.
A public hearing on the proposal will be held on June 9 and written comments on the plan must be submitted by May 31.
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This, of course, will increase the emmissions from other sources needed to supply the energy to keep these objects made from extremely toxic elements charged and running!
AND when will we start SEEING the charging stations on the road side? I just got back from a drive up from Columbus ohio to des moines.. AND I DIDN’T SEE a single bloody one.
FIRST, that should be the choice of WE, THE CONSUMER (not the Government).
Now, if the Government wants to invest in EVs (for THEIR use, knock your socks off)!
SECOND, we don’t have sufficient electrical generation on “the grid” NOW, in California (experiencing elevated electric rates between 4PM and 9PM) AND experiencing “rolling blackouts” (especially during the summer months) because there simply isn’t enough electricity to supply the CURRENT demand (let alone an INCREASE of EV charging).
Add to that, the added demand caused by the seemingly never-ending flood of Illegal Aliens into the State, and you’ve got even LESS power to go around!
Leave it to the DOOFUS Democrats to MANDATE increased use of our Electric Grid WITHOUT (FIRST) ensuring that we HAVE sufficient power for their planned increased use!
Typical Democrats: They RUIN everything they touch!
IF they were doing this, without KNOWING already, that they didn’t have the resources, i could see it as being a doufus move. BUT THEY DO KNOW.. So thats down right APATHY..
Is someone willing to do ther math and tell us that 7.8% and the now 12.4%, what is the highest, lowest and medium income/worth of each %. Also what is the least expensive electric vehicle to the most expense. What “safety” features are included without any add on cost.
Also what is the least expensive electric vehicle to the most expense. What “safety” features are included without any add on cost.
Probably will crash the already troubled electrical grid. Then CARB will get its wish – no cars.
They’d certainly love that.
Where ya gonna get the ‘lectricity CA?
Remember when liberals forced us to buy CFL bulbs?
When will they add the credit card slot to these charging stations, you know that is coming soon. They are just setting the hook for now, just like fishing.
Don’t give them any ideas..