New York Bans Sale of Gasoline-Powered Cars Starting in 2035 (1)

The sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks will be banned in New York State in 14 years, under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday.

The measure (S.2758/A.4302) sets into law a state goal to have all New York sales or leasing of new passenger cars and trucks—as well as off-road vehicles and equipment—be zero-emissions by 2035. All new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold will have until 2045 to meet the goal, according to the bill.

“New York is implementing the nation’s most aggressive plan to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions affecting our climate and to ...