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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, January 06, 2025
The federal government has approved California's regulation shifting the state to selling only zero-emission light- and medium-duty engines and vehicles by 2035, beginning with 35% of cars sold in 2026.
Incentive money for upgrading gas and diesel engines has plummeted, offering little hope for farm groups that have long pushed for more support in meeting state and federal air quality goals.
The California Air Resources Board approved a ban on the sale of new gas-powered passenger vehicles by 2035, a move that farm groups fear will raise production costs in the state while shrinking a vital market for Midwest corn growers and the nation's ethanol industry.
