New York State Will Ban Gas-Engine Vehicle Sales as of 2035
• Starting in 2035, the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles will be banned in New York State.
• New York State Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Thursday, September 29.
• Until now, only California had passed such a law.
• Accelerating the deployment of a vast network of charging stations will be necessary for the success of the state's ambitions.
Canada has already passed legislation that will seek to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles as of 2035. In the U.S., a few states have expressed an intention to pass similar legislation, but so far only California has done so.
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