{"id":2106528,"date":"2023-11-23T08:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T13:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-joins-growing-list-of-states-banning-sale-of-new-gas-powered-cars\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T08:58:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T13:58:34","slug":"new-jersey-joins-growing-list-of-states-banning-sale-of-new-gas-powered-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-joins-growing-list-of-states-banning-sale-of-new-gas-powered-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey bans sale of new gas cars, joining other states"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-jersey-joins-growing-list-of-states-banning-sale-of-new-gas-powered-cars%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106528&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New Jersey Joins Growing List \u2063of States Banning Gas-Powered Vehicles<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In \u2064an exciting announcement \u200bon Tuesday, New Jersey officials revealed\u200d that the state will be joining a growing list of Democrat-led states in banning \u2063the sale of\u2063 new gas-powered \u200dvehicles by 2035. This \u200dmove marks a significant step towards a greener\u2064 future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>New Jersey Takes Inspiration from California<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Jersey becomes at least the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ww2.arb.ca.gov\/our-work\/programs\/advanced-clean-cars-program\/advanced-clean-cars-ii\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">17th \u200dstate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  to follow\u2063 some or all of California\u2019s Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which was passed by a regulatory board in the summer of 2022. Governor Phil Murphy,\u2062 a Democrat, \u2062believes that this decision will not only lower \u200demissions and improve air\u2064 quality but also \u2062preserve consumer choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe steps we take today to lower emissions will improve\u2064 air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing \u200baccess to cleaner \u200dcar choices,\u201d\u200c Murphy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/governor\/news\/news\/562023\/approved\/20231121a.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">said<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  in a press release. \u201cIndeed, together with my Administration\u2019s continuing investments in voluntary electric vehicle incentives, charging infrastructure, and the green economy, these new standards will preserve\u200c consumer choice and promote affordability for hardworking New Jerseyans across the\u200d state.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Joining Forces for a Greener Future<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Garden State now stands alongside California, \u200dVermont, Washington, \u2063Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, \u2064Maryland, and Connecticut in committing to implementing a complete ban on new gas-powered vehicles.\u2064 According to The Hill, this ban will \u200bnot affect gas-powered vehicles already\u200c owned or the sale of used gas-powered vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Governor Murphy\u2019s decision has received praise \u2064from fellow Democrats, including Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., who \u200cbelieves that this ban will play a crucial role in \u2062fighting the \u201cclimate crisis.\u201d Pallone Jr. added, \u201cPaired with the \u2064investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, New Jersey\u2019s action \u200cwill accelerate the process of transforming our transportation sector for the benefit of public health and the environment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Support<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the adoption of the gas-powered vehicle ban has been celebrated by many, \u2064not everyone is pleased. Automotive retailers, who have already invested billions in electric vehicles, have expressed concerns \u200dabout the heavy-handed mandate.\u200c Ray Cantor of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, which has lobbied\u2064 against the rule, stated, \u201cespecially with unsold EVs piling up on \u200clots all around the country.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite the challenges, the push for electric vehicles has received strong support from the Biden administration. Even as manufacturers like Ford have faced \u2062financial losses in \u2064their EV production,\u200b the administration has provided significant support. Ford, for instance, received a $9.2 billion loan from the Biden administration to construct three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/siemens-signs-deal-to-supply-equipment-for-gigafactories-jv\/\" title=\"Siemens signs deal to supply equipment for gigafactories JV\">electric vehicle battery plants<\/a> in the U.S. While there may be hurdles to overcome, the commitment to a greener future remains steadfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the challenges and opportunities that \u200carise from the ban on\u200d gas-powered vehicles in New Jersey, particularly in terms of infrastructure and affordability of electric vehicles?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  King \u200bNew Jersey families.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Growing Trend Among Democrat-Led States<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Jersey&#8217;s decision to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-joins-growing-list-of-states-banning-sale-of-new-gas-powered-cars\/\" title=\"New Jersey bans sale of new gas cars, joining other states\">ban gas-powered vehicles aligns<\/a> with a growing trend\u2063 among Democrat-led states. California, Washington, and\u200c Massachusetts are among the states that have already committed to phasing out gas-powered vehicles in the coming years. This movement\u200d is driven by\u200b a collective effort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>, combat climate change, and transition to a sustainable and clean energy future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, New Jersey aims to contribute to the global effort of curbing carbon emissions and reducing the reliance on \u200bfossil fuels. The \u200btransportation sector is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and transitioning to cleaner forms of transportation is crucial in achieving ambitious climate goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and\u200c Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the \u2062decision to ban\u200d gas-powered vehicles demonstrates New Jersey&#8217;s commitment to sustainability, it also raises several challenges and opportunities. One major challenge is building an infrastructure that supports electric\u2064 vehicles and \u200cother alternative fuel vehicles. Charging stations\u200b must be widely available \u200dand easily accessible to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, there may be concerns regarding the affordability of electric vehicles. In order to make the transition more accessible for\u2064 consumers, the government and private sector must work together to provide financial incentives, \u200btax \u2063credits, and subsidies to make electric vehicles more affordable and competitive with gas-powered vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nevertheless, the\u200d ban on gas-powered vehicles opens up new opportunities for job\u2062 creation and economic growth. The \u200dtransition to electric vehicles and clean\u2063 energy technologies will spur innovation and create new industries\u200b and employment opportunities in manufacturing, infrastructure development, and renewable energy sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Positive Impact on Public Health and Environment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The shift towards banning gas-powered vehicles in New Jersey will have positive impacts on both public health and the environment. \u200dBy reducing the emission of pollutants from\u2063 exhaust fumes, air quality will improve, leading to better respiratory health and\u200b a decrease in\u2063 respiratory-related illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will contribute to\u2063 mitigating climate change. As the transportation\u200b sector\u2062 becomes\u2064 increasingly electrified, the overall carbon footprint of the state will decrease, leading to a more sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Jersey&#8217;s decision to \u2064ban the sale \u200cof new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is a significant step towards a \u200dgreener and more sustainable future. By aligning\u2062 with\u2064 other Democrat-led states and following\u200d California&#8217;s Advanced Clean Cars II rule, New Jersey demonstrates its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combatting climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While challenges exist, such\u200d as building an infrastructure \u2063and ensuring the affordability of electric vehicles, these\u2064 obstacles present opportunities for job creation and economic growth. The ban on gas-powered vehicles will not only improve air quality and public health but also contribute to the global effort of achieving ambitious climate goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As more states join the movement to \u200bphase out \u200bgas-powered vehicles, it becomes\u2063 increasingly clear that the future of transportation is electric and sustainable. \u2063New Jersey&#8217;s decision sets an example for\u2062 other states to follow and paves the way for a cleaner and healthier future.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Jersey will join 16 other Democrat-led states in prohibiting the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. 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