NJ bans sale of new gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035

The Murphy administration signed off on a new rule banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in New Jersey beginning in 2035, a step that aligns with the state’s goal of electrifying the transportation sector. With its approval on Tuesday, New Jersey joins 10 other states in adopting the rule, an action that advocates view as a crucial component in phasing out fossil fuels to combat climate change and improve unhealthy air quality. Four other states, including Connecticut and Delaware, are in the process of doing so by the end...