Sales of new petrol cars in California will probably end sooner than expected – so far there has been talk of 2040. Petrol cars are to be gradually replaced by, among other things, electric cars. Symbolically, it was on the hood of a prototype Ford Ford Mustang Mach-E Newsom that signed the regulation.
“This is the most significant step by the American state so far, which aims to stop the use of internal combustion engines. It is contrary to the professional policy of President Donald Trump, “Reuters writes.
California, which accounts for about 11 percent of all U.S. car sales, has previously set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 compared to 1990. The gradual ban on new cars with internal combustion engines came because transport emissions have increased in recent years.
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Newsom also argues that the decision represents an economic opportunity that will create new jobs and support American automakers. “If you’re an American manufacturer, how can you be a global competitor without doing business in a given business?” Without pushing the boundaries of innovation? ”Newsom said.
On the contrary, White House spokesman Judd Deere called California’s decision alarming, saying it would destroy jobs and increase consumer costs. “President Trump will not stand for this,” Deere said.
California has joined 15 countries with a similar commitment, Reuters said. China, France and Norway have decided to switch to cars without internal combustion engines.
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