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The governor of Massachusetts (USA), Charlie Baker, announced that from 2035 the sale of cars powered by gasoline and other fossil fuels will be prohibited in the state. According to the announcement, made on December 31st, the measure is part of the decarbonization plan.
Baker is the first Republican governor to implement a sustainable mobility plan in the country. The sales ban will apply to new combustion-powered cars. Used vehicles may still be sold in the state.
According to the Massachusetts government, 27% of gas emissions attributed to the state come from passenger cars. The announced measure aims to bring this number to zero by 2050.
Governor Baker confirmed that the state will also make investments in expanding public charging networks, so that the use of electric cars increases.
In September last year, the state of California, governed by Democrat Gavin Newson, instituted a plan along the same model. The state of New Jersey, governed by Democrat Phil Murphy, did not implement a project like Law, but announced similar intentions in October 2020.
The market is expecting more North American states to announce plans similar to Joe Biden becoming president of the country. This is because during the campaign, and his victory speech, the Democrat stated that he intends to encourage the adoption of eletric cars all over the country.
Source: Car and Driver
