California Moves To Sell Only Electric Cars

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating that all passenger cars become zero-emission vehicles within 15 years, and medium to heavy-duty vehicles within 25 years. The order allows for the continued use and trade of internal combustion vehicles, offering new choices and technology to achieve zero emissions by 2035. This policy is the most aggressive in the US, driven by the state's urgency to address climate change and frequent wildfires.

What is the timeline for passenger cars to become zero-emission vehicles according to the executive order?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

• 15 years

What does the executive order say about the future of internal combustion engine cars?

• They will be taxed heavily.

• They must be converted to electric.

• They can be kept and traded.

• They will be banned immediately.

How does the executive order address the market for used cars?

• It taxes the market heavily.

• It allows the market to continue.

• It restricts the market.

• It eliminates the market.

What is the main goal of the executive order regarding vehicle emissions by 2035?

• Reduce emissions by 50%

• Achieve zero emissions

• Introduce hybrid vehicles

• Increase fuel efficiency

What environmental challenge has increased the urgency for California's zero-emission policy?

• Frequent wildfires

• Rising sea levels

• Severe droughts

• Air pollution