California’s Gas Car Ban by 2035 Faces Challenges Amid High Consumer Demand

By Douglas McIntyre  •  October 1, 2024

California plans to ban the manufacturing of gas-powered cars by 2035, but this regulation faces a challenge: high consumer demand for traditional cars persists. While gas-powered cars won’t be removed from roads, the state’s regulations aim to end their production, raising concerns about the effectiveness of such measures. Other states adopting similar policies may encounter the same issues as the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) remains uncertain.

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