California Gov. Newsom signs order calling for ban on sales of gas-powered cars in California by 203

On Sep. 23, 2020, California’s Gov. Newsom issued an executive order requiring the sale of all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035.  Newson said that this is the most impactful step the state can take to fight climate change.  His announcement was made on the heels of one of the most disastrous climate events in California’s history.

According to the governor’s office, the executive order would achieve a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to mandating new cars to be zero-emission by 2035, the California Air Resources Board will also direct all operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles to be zero-emission by 2045, where feasible.

The order also requires state agencies to partner with private sector industries to deploy affordable fueling and charging options for zero-emission cars.

For a copy of the Executive Order, click here.