Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored the need for the E.V. transition.
Critics of the state’s push to end reliance on gas-powered vehicles seized on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored the need for the E.V. transition.
The plan is part of a global push by the automaker to develop and produce electric vehicles.
There's a dirty side to creating clean cars.
The announcement comes as the auto industry ramps up its efforts to switch to electric vehicles.
Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.
The move to phase out gasoline-powered cars, with other states expected to follow, matches automakers’ plans. The challenge will be making it happen.
The decision, to take effect by 2035, will very likely speed a wider transition to electric vehicles because many other states follow California’s standards.
The automaker said the move was needed to be competitive and reallocate resources.
Neo Performance Materials of Canada announced a deal to begin mining in Greenland for the metals, which are a key component for electric cars.
