By 2040, the state projects that nearly 32,000 auto mechanics jobs will be lost in California, since electric vehicles need far less maintenance and repair than conventional combustion engines.Throughout the economy, an estimated 64,700 jobs will be lost because of the mandate, according to the California Air Resources Board’s calculations.
Nevertheless, the state pressed ahead. The new rules do not completely eliminate gas cars: they allow that “20% of sales can be plug-in hybrids that run on batteries and gas,” the Associated PressLiberal states such as Massachusetts and Washington are expected to follow suit, and the auto industry has generally welcomed the shift. However, some warn that simply mandating electric cars may not be the answer.
“Whether or not these requirements are realistic or achievable is directly linked to external factors like inflation, charging and fuel infrastructure, supply chains, labor, critical mineral availability and pricing and the ongoing semiconductor shortage,” he said. “These are complex, intertwined and global issues well beyond the control of either the California Air Resources Board or the auto industry.
California sure does enjoy socialism.
What are poor people to do?
Gop voted against manufacturing in the USA, reducing inflation, caps on medicine prices. Gop voted against health care for veterans. Gop voted against energy independence for the usa. At every turn, GOP is damaging the American class. Gop are projecting their failures.
Where is California going to get the utility from because battery car burn a lot of electric! More than air conditioning burn! So you can more double your utilities on electric ! new battery cost over 23 thousand dollars a new car will cost you 80 thousand dollars
This is going to be hilarious and tragic at the same time, what happens when the Ambulance runs out of battery or the squad car, or the fire engine?
Outstanding
i wonder if all those hollywood people are going to use electric planes to get around to tell everyone else to use electric cars...
Republicans are afraid of the future…because they will be outdated!
It will grow jobs
Hope I wrong , but this could be the first state where civil unrest is seen!!
What a joke. We have rolling black outs and can’t run AC at times but sure, add electric vehicles that won’t be able to be charged. What a 🤡
Well I guess the can cut down all the trees to make room for the solar grid they are going to need,then at least they won't have to worry about forest fires and they'll use less water. When all the people move out we can use it as a prison state,wall it off like Escape from NY.
Desalination is something you should focus on Gavin. Stop stealing water from your neighbors to the east.
What about the private jets? Move on..nothing to see here…
The state with the most continuous failing electrical grid in the United States yet they're going to go all electric ultimately it'll destroy the economy of California same with here in Washington State people of low income will never be able to afford a $45,000 vehicle
Sales of old Volvos that run on used cooking oil to go through the roof 🤣
What is it with these Dem deadlines with no plan of action.
Makes perfect sense if you're a liberal
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Liberalism is a mental disorder
California already has an unstable grid with rolling blackouts. This will be fun to watch!