Nine states plan to ban gas-powered car sales by 2035
The Advanced Clean Cars II rules originated in California with the state Air Resources Board.
The regulations in California look to phase out the sale of new gas vehicles beginning with the 2026 model year
Since the rules were first adopted in California in 2022, eight other states have followed suit, with several others considering the plan.
gas-powered vehicles by 2035 include Washington, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware and Maryland.
The rules do not stop residents in these states from owning or using gas-powered cars,
Dealerships can still sell used cars powered by gas, and consumers in these states can purchase the gas-powered vehicles in other states
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) led a campaign last year to try and stop New Jersey's adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule.
The ban on new gas-powered cars in such an expedited time does not take costs or feasibility into account
In a news release on the bill, Sanders cites studies that say that although weekly wages for average American workers are lower than they were 50 years ago after adjusting for inflation
The rules come as the Biden administration has sought to push the transportation sector from gas-powered vehicles to EVs as part of its climate agenda.