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New Jersey banning sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035

New Jersey will prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants, officials announced Tuesday.
A rule that will take effect Jan. 1 commits the state to an eventual move toward zero-emission vehicles, the state Department of Environmental Protection said in a news release. It is one of a growing number of states to do so, including California, Vermont, New York, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland and Connecticut, according to Coltura, a Seattle-based nonprofit advocating for an end to gasoline vehicle use.




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  • Sarah Chabane

    60 w

    Great decision!

    • winnie nguru

      62 w

      This is very possible

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      • walter lungayi

        63 w

        This is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. This move will not only help improve air quality but also reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. It's encouraging to see states taking proactive measures to address the urgent need for sustainable transportation options.

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        • Gorffly mokua

          63 w

          Great commitment! But 11 years from now is a long time.

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          • mercy nduta

            63 w

            @gorffly_mokua They should lessen the duration but in the mean-time thumbs up to them.

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          • George Kariuki

            63 w

            The commitment to move toward zero-emission vehicles aligns with the broader global effort to transition to more sustainable transportation solutions.

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            • Esther Wanjiku

              63 w

              This will create a massive shift to the EVs marking the end of an era

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              • Kevin

                63 w

                By all means very attainable

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                • Princess

                  63 w

                  @Kevin true 👍 its an achievable goal, given advancements in electric vehicle technology and growing environmental awareness.

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                  • Videlis Eddie

                    63 w

                    @Kevin with the right level of commitment and dedication it is attainable

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                    • Grace Njeri

                      63 w

                      @Kevin Great and positive mind at work!

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                      • winnie nguru

                        62 w

                        @Kevin it surely is doable

                      • Rashid Kamau

                        63 w

                        Super feasible, New Jersey need our full support.

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                        • Princess

                          63 w

                          @rashid_kamau Absolutely, considering the advancements in electric vehicle technology and the increasing availability of charging infrastructure.

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                          • Videlis Eddie

                            63 w

                            @rashid_kamau i agree if the state gets the right amount of support from the federal govt this will be attained but without support it will take time

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                            • Videlis Eddie

                              63 w

                              @princess_nel_268 but they should ensure that they have sufficient infrastructure to support this making the use of EVs convenient for people eg. sufficient fast charging stations

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                              • Grace Njeri

                                63 w

                                @videlis_wanjiru I second you.

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                              • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

                                63 w

                                New Jersey's decision to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 is a significant move in the fight against climate change. The commitment to an eventual transition to zero-emission vehicles, starting with a rule effective from January 1, reflects the state's dedication to improving air quality and reducing planet-warming pollutants.

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                                • Princess

                                  63 w

                                  @rukia_ahmed_abdi yes indeed.

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                                  • Videlis Eddie

                                    63 w

                                    @rukia_ahmed_abdi which can be considered as a life changing move and serves as a good example for other states to follow

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                                    • Grace Njeri

                                      63 w

                                      @videlis_wanjiru This should serve as wake up call to be embraced and emulated by the rest.

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                                    • Rotich Kim

                                      63 w

                                      This is possible 💪 2035 is more promising if only all the sector and citizens are involved

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                                      • Videlis Eddie

                                        63 w

                                        @rotich_kim I totally agree with you … it is one thing for the state to make targets like this but without the proper support from all sectors it might not be attained

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                                        • Grace Njeri

                                          63 w

                                          @rotich_kim I believe when people join hands together great things happen.

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                                        • johnte ndeto

                                          63 w

                                          This is a great move to discourage the use of gasoline motor vehicles

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                                          • Videlis Eddie

                                            63 w

                                            @johnte_ndeto I agree, this will definitely contribute to the phasing out of fossil fuels and its detrimental effects on our planet

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                                            • Grace Njeri

                                              63 w

                                              @johnte_ndeto Gasoline motor vehicles should wane completely.

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                                            • We Don't Have Time

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                                              • CHRIS NGATIA

                                                63 w

                                                Great innovation ... This is achievable

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                                                • Videlis Eddie

                                                  63 w

                                                  @chris_ngatia yes it is achievable all they need is sufficient support from citizens and the government

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                                                  • Grace Njeri

                                                    63 w

                                                    @chris_ngatia Absolutely! Its very achievable.

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                                                  • Elizabeth Gathigia

                                                    63 w

                                                    It's a great initiative 👍 this will pave way to shift to electric vehicles

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                                                    • Videlis Eddie

                                                      63 w

                                                      @elizbeth_gathigia i hope the target will be achieved so that the transition of the transport sector to clean energy can be achieved reducing emissions caused by gasoline fueled vehicles

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                                                      • Grace Njeri

                                                        63 w

                                                        @elizbeth_gathigia 100% transition of Evs remain our goal.

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                                                      • Videlis Eddie

                                                        63 w

                                                        such a bold move that will be a life saver once it is achieved

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                                                        • rosebellendiritu

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                                                          This is achievable,2035 sounds promising

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                                                          • Princess

                                                            63 w

                                                            @rosebellendiritu absolutely true, this timeline provides a promising framework for transitioning towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation sector.

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                                                            • Videlis Eddie

                                                              63 w

                                                              @rosebellendiritu i strongly believe that with the right commitment it can be achieved

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                                                              • Grace Njeri

                                                                63 w

                                                                @rosebellendiritu Absolutely! this is attainable

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                                                              • rosebellendiritu

                                                                63 w

                                                                This is so achievable,2035 sounds more promising

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                                                                • Videlis Eddie

                                                                  63 w

                                                                  @rosebellendiritu with a timeline set all efforts will be directed towards achieving it... that is why having ultimatums is important

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                                                                • Princess

                                                                  63 w

                                                                  This is a bold and commendable move by New Jersey!

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                                                                  • Videlis Eddie

                                                                    63 w

                                                                    @princess_nel_268 it is commendable and should be supported fully

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                                                                    • Grace Njeri

                                                                      63 w

                                                                      @videlis_wanjiru Our support to them is key!

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                                                                      • winnie nguru

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                                                                        @princess_nel_268 I applaud and support them!

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                                                                      • Munene Mugambi

                                                                        63 w

                                                                        Quick question, will this also stop the entry of gas powered vehicles in New Jersey?

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                                                                        • Princess

                                                                          63 w

                                                                          @munene_mugambi it typically applies to new vehicles being sold within the state.

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                                                                          • Munene Mugambi

                                                                            63 w

                                                                            @princess_nel_268 thank you

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                                                                            • Videlis Eddie

                                                                              63 w

                                                                              @princess_nel_268 well answered

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