Washington state plans to ban most non-electric vehicles by 2030

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Washington state plans to ban most non-electric vehicles by 2030, according to a newly signed bill by Gov. Jay Inslee.

The bill says that all vehicles of the model year 2030 or later that are sold, purchased, or registered in the state must be electric.

"On or before December 31, 2023, the interagency electric vehicle coordinating council ... shall complete a scoping plan for achieving the 2030 target," it reads.

The bill covers a lot of transportation issues in the state and is a part of a larger $16.9 billion transportation package called “Move Ahead Washington," which Inslee described as a way to create more efficient transportation options.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/washington-state-plans-ban-most-145847663.html

[questionseverything]

1. Pretty ambitious considering the battery problems they haven't worked out

And the charging stations we don’t have

[pnwest]

2. agree 100% - I think 8 years from now is a bit soon.

And living in the boonies where it takes hours to get ANYWHERE, I don't want an electric vehicle at all. I predict BOOMING car sales in 2029.

[Wounded Bear]

3. Misleading headline...

They are talking new vehicle sales, and going forward sales and dealing of 2030 model year vehicles and newer.

Ambitious goal.