The only difference between this and the other climate cult states and nations is that it appears as if hybrids will still be acceptable. For now
To combat climate change, Oregon bans sale of new, 100% gasoline-powered cars by 2035
All new cars sold in Oregon by 2035 must be considered zero-emissions vehicles.
On Monday, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule, requiring auto manufacturers to begin producing and delivering a growing number of zero-emission vehicles to Oregon beginning in 2026, so that they make up 100% of new vehicles sold in the state by 2035.
Zero-emissions vehicles include cars that are fully powered by electric batteries and plug-in hybrids that run on both electricity and gasoline, according to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which developed the rules and recommended the commission adopt them. The five governor-appointed commissioners are the rule-making authority for the Oregon Environmental Quality Department.
The zero-emission rule will not apply to used vehicles sold in the state. DEQ estimates that even with the requirement, about 50% of cars on Oregon’s roads in 2035 will still be gas powered. The rule requires manufacturers to produce more zero-emissions vehicles, but does not require Oregonians to buy them.
So, not even regular hybrids, just plugins (which are really, really stupid vehicles). Of course, the reporter for the Oregon Capital Chronicle fails to ask the members of the commission, which is totally unaccountable to the voting public, if they are driving these vehicles now. Same with asking the governor.
