{"id":2163776,"date":"2024-01-31T10:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proposal-to-phase-out-gas-powered-vehicles-gets-a-new-lane\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:11:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:11:04","slug":"proposal-to-phase-out-gas-powered-vehicles-gets-a-new-lane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proposal-to-phase-out-gas-powered-vehicles-gets-a-new-lane\/","title":{"rendered":"New lane for proposal to phase out gas-powered vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/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%2Fproposal-to-phase-out-gas-powered-vehicles-gets-a-new-lane%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=2163776&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>Connecticut Considers \u2064Ban on \u200dGas-Powered Vehicles in Regular Legislative\u200d Session<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for some\u200b major changes on the roads of Connecticut. The proposed \u200bban \u2064on sales of new gas-powered vehicles \u2062in the\u200b state is up for consideration in the upcoming regular \u2062legislative session. House Speaker Matt\u200b Ritter is eager to discuss the adoption of \u2062California&#8217;s strict\u2064 vehicle emissions rules, which aim to phase\u2064 out \u2062gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.<\/p>\n<h3>Republicans Welcome Regular\u200d Session for Proposal Review<\/h3>\n<p>Members of the House&#8217;s Republican minority caucus are pleased with the decision to address the proposal during the regular session. This allows for thorough review by legislative\u2062 committees, public hearings, and public input on the proposed changes.\u2063 State Sen. Jeff Gordon expressed\u2064 his concerns about \u200dthe previous plan to\u200b push through the\u200c mandate in a special session, without giving the \u200bpeople of\u200d Connecticut a chance to be heard.<\/p>\n<h3>Shelving the Special \u2064Session: \u200cA Victory for Connecticut \u2064Families<\/h3>\n<p>Republican Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly sees \u200dthe\u200c decision to shelve\u2064 the special session as a triumph for the families of Connecticut. He \u200ccriticized the majority Democrats for their reckless approach and favoritism towards affluent families. Kelly believes that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-punishes-the-poor-by-banning-gas-powered-cars\/\" title=\"California Punishes the Poor by Banning Gas-Powered Cars\">banning gas-powered cars<\/a> would burden working \u200cand middle-class families who cannot afford electric vehicles or single-family \u200chomes.<\/p>\n<h3>Previous Plan Hits a Roadblock<\/h3>\n<p>In\u200c November, Gov. Ned Lamont halted\u200d the plan to ban new gas-powered \u2063vehicle sales due to insufficient support \u2063in the Democratic-majority legislative committee. The proposal,\u2064 which required\u200b auto manufacturers to \u2064increase sales of\u200b electric vehicles, faced opposition from both\u2063 Democrats and Republicans. However, Democratic\u200d leaders are determined to \u200brally support\u200c for the new \u200bemission standards, emphasizing the environmental benefits and affordability of the\u200d switch.<\/p>\n<p>Connecticut is joining over a dozen states,\u200b including New York, Massachusetts, and\u200d New Jersey, in adopting California&#8217;s stringent\u200d vehicle emissions standards. Brace\u2063 yourselves, Connecticut \u200cresidents, for\u2064 a greener and cleaner future on the roads!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential benefits can be expected from the ban on gas-powered vehicles in Connecticut, particularly in terms of carbon emissions reduction and \u200cimproved air quality?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Legislative\u200c session. If approved, Connecticut would become the\u2063 first state in the United States to implement such a \u2063ban.<\/p>\n<p>The ban \u200con gas-powered vehicles is part of the state&#8217;s \u2062efforts \u200cto combat climate change and <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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">greenhouse gas emissions<\/a><\/a>. According to \u200dthe proposed legislation, beginning in 2035, all new passenger vehicles sold in Connecticut would have to be zero-emission \u200cvehicles, such as electric \u200cor \u200bhydrogen-powered cars.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2064move is aligned with the global trend towards transitioning away from\u2062 fossil fuels \u2063in favor of\u2062 cleaner, more\u2063 sustainable energy sources. \u200cSeveral countries including the United Kingdom, France, and Norway have already announced plans to ban the \u200bsale of new gas and diesel-powered \u2063vehicles\u200b in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>The potential benefits of the ban are substantial. By promoting the adoption of electric and other zero-emission vehicles, Connecticut aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.\u2062 Studies have shown that transportation\u2063 is a major contributor to \u2062greenhouse gas emissions, with gas-powered vehicles being \u200da significant source of \u2063carbon dioxide \u2062emissions. Transitioning to electric \u200bvehicles would significantly \u2064decrease these harmful emissions and help\u200c tackle climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the ban could boost the economy and create new \u200djob opportunities in the state. \u200dThe demand for zero-emission vehicles is expected to increase significantly\u2062 in the\u2064 coming years, \u2062and Connecticut\u200c is well-positioned to capitalize\u200c on this shift. The state is already home to several electric vehicle manufacturers, and \u2062the ban would likely encourage further\u2064 investment \u200din the sector.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are also challenges and potential drawbacks associated with\u2063 the ban. One of \u200dthe main\u200c concerns is the lack \u2064of sufficient \u2063infrastructure for electric vehicles, such \u200das charging stations. Without an extensive charging network,\u200b range anxiety and access to charging facilities could\u2064 deter potential buyers from transitioning to electric vehicles. Therefore, it is crucial for the state to invest\u2064 in expanding\u200c the charging infrastructure to support the growing number of electric vehicles on the \u200droad.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, affordability remains a major barrier for many consumers when it comes to purchasing electric vehicles. \u200cWhile prices have been gradually decreasing,\u200d electric vehicles are still generally more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts. The prohibition on gas-powered vehicles may further widen the affordability gap. \u2063Policymakers need to consider implementing incentives and financial support to \u200dmake electric\u2062 vehicles more accessible and affordable to a wider range of consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed ban\u2063 on gas-powered vehicles in \u200cConnecticut represents a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future.\u200d If approved, \u200bit would send\u2062 a strong message\u2064 about the state&#8217;s commitment to addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. However, careful consideration\u2063 must be given to addressing the challenges associated with\u200d infrastructure and\u2063 affordability to ensure a \u2062smooth transition and maximize the benefits \u2064of\u2062 the ban.<\/p>\n<p>Connecticut has the opportunity to lead the way in the transition to zero-emission vehicles \u200cin the United States.\u2064 By taking decisive action now, the state can pave the path for \u2064others to follow and contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet \u2064for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A ban on sales of new gas-powered vehicles in Connecticut may occur during the regular legislative session, but not during a special called session. House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, states that the new session commences next week on Wednesday. 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