Summary
In a historic vote in August, California regulators agreed to ban the sale of new gasoline-fueled cars by 2035. Because the state is the largest auto market in the U.S., the move could lead to a nationwide shift. But as Amna Nawaz reports, there are still many barriers to American drivers going fully electric. See a transcript of the story here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
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What students can do : Check the laws in your state! "Seventeen states comprising about 40 percent of national car sales already follow California's vehicle emission standards. Experts say most will likely apply the new mandate once it's approved. At least three of those states have so-called trigger laws in place, automatically matching California's standards." Does your state have a trigger law in effect? How about a proposed bill? Check your state's bill tracker site or use this site by Open States to find out. You can see California's bills below. Click on the image; then in the top right corner enter the name of your state and start digging!
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