{"id":1716,"date":"2020-10-04T20:25:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T00:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/stillmanexchange\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2021-02-06T13:26:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T18:26:07","slug":"newsom-signs-executive-order-to-ban-sales-of-gas-powered-vehicles-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/stillmanexchange\/2020\/10\/04\/newsom-signs-executive-order-to-ban-sales-of-gas-powered-vehicles-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom Signs Executive Order to Ban Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles in California"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alyssa Mar<\/strong>
\nTrending Writer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will ban the sales of gas-powered cars statewide by 2035 (Photo courtesy of the Wall Street Journal)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By 2035, California will ban the sales of gas-powered cars statewide. This executive order was signed by Californian Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, September 23rd as an effort to curb the ongoing climate crisis.<\/p>\n

With the goal of a complete adoption of zero-emission vehicles by 2045, this order is believed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% through eliminating tailpipe pollution. Greenhouse gases are the cause of rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, and severe weather events. Most notably, California suffers from constant ravaging wildfires that continuously deplete the state of acres and healthy air. Further, these wildfires are the main cause of injury and death to citizens located in the vicinity. According to meteorologist experts, \u201cwith the way greenhouse gases are increasing, in my mind, there\u2019s no doubt that we\u2019re causing this. It\u2019s human activity that\u2019s causing this.\u201d This order, however, does not ban the use of gasoline-powered vehicles, nor the selling of them in the secondary market after 2035.<\/p>\n

There have been many supporters and critics of this movement and debates over how it will affect the U.S. economy in the future are erupting. Experts have noted that this move will cut greenhouse gas emissions in California by 35%. As California stands as one of the most populated states in the country, this percentage change is predicted to have a greater impact on the United States as a whole.<\/p>\n

A shift to electricity-powered vehicles, instead of fuel, could also signify a decrease in supply of the crude oil commodity. Despite the signing of the executive order, California is still permitting fracking permits, as they heavily depend on fossil fuels for power. Not only that, but also Newsom and the Trump administration are altercating in this dilemma. Last year, the Trump administration revoked California\u2019s permission for regulating greenhouse gases from cars. According to State Senator Melissa Melendez (R \u2013 Lake Elsinore), \u201cthe move would spur a backlash among California residents already struggling with the state\u2019s high cost of living and unemployment due to coronavirus closures.\u201d She also stated that many could perceive his order as \u201ctaking away their choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Californian Republicans also question the affordability of the project as there has been some concerns revolving around electric vehicle affordability. Studies have shown that Californian energy policies tend to benefit the wealthy more than the poor. Correspondingly, low-income citizens potentially would have to live with California\u2019s disproportionate higher energy costs as they are less likely to afford sustainability supplies, such as solar panels and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n

In response to the criticism, Newsom stated, \u201cWe\u2019re not taking anything away. We\u2019re providing an abundance of new choices and new technology.\u201d Newson continues that the act is not solely limited to EVs (electric vehicles), but its scope includes generally anything that can be zero-emission. Furthermore, he stresses that the lower cost of maintenance associated with electric vehicles could aid in offsetting a higher price purchase. He also adds that studies are already underway to accommodate workers who might have been affected by the \u201cphase-out\u201d approach to zero-emission and include them in a transition of new opportunities, increasing employment levels.<\/p>\n

Though Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden did not officially endorse Newsom\u2019s signing of the order, the views are relatively consistent with Biden\u2019s vision of boosting their manufacture in America. The continuation of the order to a potential mandate would highly be dependent on either leveraging a Trump or Biden win in the presidential election in the next coming weeks.<\/p>\n

In wake of the movement of moving into a less polluted economy, China, Japan, and Israel are participating countries that have set benchmarks in accordance to adopting electric vehicles. Newsom leaves us off with the question, \u201c15 countries have already established mandates for clean emission vehicles; how can American manufacturers compete if they are not in this segment?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Contact Alyssa at maralyss@shu.edu<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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