The Environmental Protection Agency grants California and 11 other states, including New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon, permission to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The policy requires all vehicles sold to have zero emissions, with the exception of the used car market. President-elect Trump has stated that he would revoke the program. Under the 1970 Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency has long granted California a waiver to implement stricter pollution standards than federal regulations due to the state’s history of severe smog issues. This action reflects the EPA’s commitment to partnering with states to reduce emissions and combat climate change.
