BREAKING: The US state of California plans to run on electricity or hydrogen only vehicles from 2035. The petrol ban approved by regulators seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to petrol fuelled vehicles. 9News FULL DETAILS:
plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved today by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles.
One-fifth of automakers' sales after 2035 could be plug-in hybrids, which run on batteries and gas, but the rest must be powered solely by electricity or hydrogen. Kia Corp's Laurie Holmes said the company plans to spend US$25 billion by 2025 on electric vehicles and hopes to offer seven models by 2027.
"Californians should be able to choose a vehicle technology, including electric vehicles, that best fits their needs based on availability, affordability, and personal necessity," she said. The new commitment came as California works to maintain reliable electricity while it moves away from gas-fired power plants in favor of solar, wind and other cleaner sources of energy. Earlier this year, top California energy officials warned the state could run out of power during the hottest days of summer, which happened briefly in August 2020.
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