In 2022 the European Union, Canada, the U.K. and the U.S. state of California approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035. Plug-in hybrids, full electrics and hydrogen cell vehicles would all count toward the zero-emission targets, though auto makers will only be able to use plug-in hybrids to meet 20% of the overall requirement. The regulation will impact only new-vehicle sales and affects only manufacturers, not dealerships. Traditional internal-combustion vehicles will still be legal to own and drive after 2035, and new models can still be sold until 2035. Volkswagen and Toyota have said they aim to sell only zero-emission cars in Europe by that time.
@99C5SCV2yrs2Y
The focus should be on walkable cities and reliable public transportation. The goal is to eliminate cars.
@99BGD5W2yrs2Y
No, the government should instead be focused on building higher-capacity vehicles and transport infrastructure like trains and trams to discourage all forms of driving.
@98Y3BJ42yrs2Y
If the grid can support it
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