# California Passes Rule to Sell Only All-Electric Vehicles by 2035

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/rule-california-passes-sell-only-all-electric-vehicles-by-2035/
- Published: 2022-08-26T11:07:40-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Future of California is All-Electric

First of all, the California Air Resources Board ([CARB](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/02/california-provides-boost-for-evs/))
passed the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. It will [transition the state](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/04/california-funds-electric-vehicle-charging/)
to 100% zero-emission vehicle ([ZEV](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/going-green-electric-vehicles-are-changing-the-landscape-of-road-trips/))
sales by 2035. The [adoption](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/05/californias-clean-vehicle-rebate-for-electric-vehicles/)
of the ACC II rule follows a 2020 executive order from Governor Newsom calling for
this transition. Sierra Club California, along with numerous other environmental
NGOs and environmental justice organizations, has advocated for years for [electrifying](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/seat-will-break-into-the-motorcycle-market-with-a-fully-electric-escooter/)
our transportation sector, and this rule will accelerate that [transition](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/05/vehicle-business-four-eco-friendly-improvements/).
Several other states across the country are also poised to adopt the ACC II rule
in the coming months.

![Rule California](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/
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Millions of Californians live in communities with unhealthy air that does not meet
federal air quality standards. Light-duty transportation is responsible for a tenth
of the state’s smog-forming NOx emissions. That’s in addition to more than a quarter
of its greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning this sector to zero emissions will
prevent heart and lung disease, save lives, and slow the climate crisis.

### ACC II Rule needs More

Many members of the public note that the ACC II rule also does not contain sufficient
provisions. Moreover, it also doesn’t ensure that [ZEVs](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/first-zero-emission-cabs-tested-in-london/)
are in frontline communities that bear the brunt of air pollution impacts. In adopting
the rule, CARB commits to continuing to work with stakeholders. The goal is to ensure
that zero-emission cars are accessible to communities that need them the most.

Moreover, other states can adopt the ACC II rule, which is more stringent than the
federal clean [car standards](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/07/governors-demand-strong-car-standards-that-defend-consumers-climate/).
Fifteen states have fully adopted California’s ACC I rule and many of those states
will adopt ACC II.

#### **Statement from Daniel Barad, Sierra Club California Senior Policy Advocate on the rule:**

“The Advanced Clean Cars II [rule](https://greenlivingguy.com/2008/04/technology-cars-vehicle-california-cuts-quotas-for-evs/)
is a major step towards breathable air in California communities and will be critical
for the state to meet its climate goals and federal air quality standards. Other
states should move swiftly to join California and adopt this life-saving rule, which
will improve air quality and slow the climate crisis.

Well folks, CARB still has so much work to do. Especially to ensure that this rule
benefits frontline communities who need emission reductions the most. [Sierra Club](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/03/pre-owned-hybrid-the-affordable-way-to-go-green/)
California will be working closely with their environmental justice partners. Especially
to advance a just and equitable transition. All to zero-emission transportation.

[source](https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2022/08/california-air-resources-board-passes-rule-achieve-100-zero-emission-light)

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