CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Biden administration is set to approve California’s plan to stop the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, according to the New York Times.
California, along with 11 other states, aims to phase out gasoline cars to combat climate change. Under the Clean Air Act, California can implement stricter pollution rules than the federal government, and other states can choose to adopt these rules.
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The ban targets greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which contribute to global warming. Transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump had vowed to revoke California’s permission if re-elected, arguing that it limits Americans’ car choices. If Trump succeeds in revoking that permission, California plans to challenge the decision.
The state’s policies impact nearly half the U.S. auto market and have encouraged automakers to produce more electric vehicles.