Buying gas guzzlers instead of EVs is a waste of money. State and local governments do it anyway. But now California won't buy from car companies fighting against California having its own, superior standards on mileage, pollution, and contributions to Global Warming. In addition, California is pushing toward much greater use of EVs in government.
California won't buy cars from GM, Chrysler or Toyota because they sided with Trump over emissions
The state of California is taking aim at GM (GM), Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and other automakers that are aligning with the Trump administration in its battle over emissions rules.
California issued a statement late Monday saying that as of January the state would only buy vehicles from automakers that recognize the California Air Resources Board's authority to set tough greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles. California also pledged only to do business with automakers that committed to stringent emissions reduction goals.
Separately, the state also said it will no longer buy sedans that are powered only by internal combustion engines, no matter who manufactures the car. It will buy only plug-in electric or hybrid sedans, although California would make an exception for certain public safety vehicles. That rule does not apply to SUV or truck purchases.
Electric vehicles of all sizes and types save money. So why is California buying any gas guzzlers at all? Well, we'll get to the rest. Remember, this is still sausage-making.
Now, what vehicles are we talking about?
- Highway patrol cars
- Official cars
and at some point
We could add in aircraft and boats at some point.
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