New York to ban sale of all gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035

CONGAS: New York to ban sale of all gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035

 

BY CAITLIN O’KANE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 / 9:10 AM / CBS NEWS

New York is aiming to ban the sale of all gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035. A bill amending the state’s environmental conservation law was passed by the state’s Senate and Assembly and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul last week.

Under the new law, 100% of in-state sales of new passenger cars and trucks will have zero emissions by 2035. That means state agencies will work to develop affordable powering options for zero-emissions vehicles in all communities, improve sustainable transportation and support bicycle and pedestrian options.

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