All new auto sales in New Jersey to be electric by 2035, Governor Murphy says

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says that state will ban gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the state will prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, meaning all new auto sales will be electric.
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The move is an effort to improve air quality and reduce pollutants in the air.

The state already plans to limit the amount of new gasoline-powered cars that can be sold beginning in 2027.

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It will increase the limit each year.

Delaware has a similar proposal on the table.
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