EPA Approves California’s Gas Car Ban—Is It Realistic?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California permission to implement a controversial rule banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The rule, part of the state’s stricter emissions standards, aims to push for a transition to electric vehicles. While hailed by environmentalists, the move raises questions about its practicality • Read More
The plan, which is more aggressive than federal standards, requires a major overhaul of infrastructure and an expansion of EV charging stations—something many experts say isn’t feasible yet. In addition, the high upfront cost of EVs makes the policy difficult for many consumers to embrace.
Despite EPA approval, the rule’s future is uncertain. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to revoke California’s waivers, likely sparking legal challenges that could delay or block the rule.
Governor Gavin Newsom praised the decision, calling it a victory for California’s climate goals. But critics argue that banning gasoline cars without addressing infrastructure and affordability could be an overly simplistic solution, one that ignores the economic and practical realities for millions of Americans.
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