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California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026

(KYMA, KECY/ AP News) - California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases.

This an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.

The California Air Resources Board’s proposal would slowly raise the sale of new cars that are electric, hydrogen-powered or plug-in hybrids to 100% by 2035.

About 11% of all new passenger car sales nationally happen in California, giving the state significant influence over the auto market.

Californians would still be allowed to drive gas-powered cars and sell used ones, meaning planet-warming emissions will still spew from the state’s roadways.

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