EPA allows California to ban gas-powered new car sales by 2035

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

70% : "When he takes office, President Trump will support the auto industry, allowing space for both gas-powered cars AND electric vehicles."
45% : "California has longstanding authority to request waivers from EPA to protect its residents from dangerous air pollution coming from mobile sources like cars and trucks," EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement announcing the agency action.
43% : California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
32% : On the campaign trail this year, he often mocked support for electric vehicles and vowed to scrap government support for them.
27% : While his incoming administration appears likely to fight it, based on past statements Trump has made, the EPA's approval will clear the way for California's new law to take effect and arguably make it more difficult for the incoming administration to rescind.

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