BREAKING NEWS
EPA Accepting Comments Concerning California’s ICE Ban—Send Your Concerns Now
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The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulations ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. ACC II requires that 35% of new cars, SUVs, and small trucks sold in California must be zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) starting in 2026. The regulation increases ZEV sales requirements by 6% to 8% annually through 2035, when 100% of new vehicles sold in California must be ZEV – eliminating the sale of any new vehicles that are gas-powered.
Before ACC II can be implemented, CARB must receive a waiver from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its regulation to take effect. The SAN opposes ACC II because seventeen states, representing nearly 40% of the American population, have previously adopted California motor vehicle emission laws. To date, nine states and the District of Columbia have already adopted ACC II; three states have adopted ACC II through 2032, which requires 87% of new motor vehicle sales to be ZEV; and two states have started the regulatory process to adopt ACC II.
Legislative Alerts
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- West Virginia Introduces Bill Supporting Internal Combustion Engines
- Virginia Introduces Bills to Repeal Internal Combustion Engine Ban
ALLIES IN THE CAPITOL
Gearhead, Lawmaker, and Baja 1000 Racer
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Delegate Kevin Hornberger, Chairman of SEMA's State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus, is a true gearhead at heart. As a lawmaker, he has been a champion for automotive enthusiasts in his home state of Maryland. From introducing legislation to ease the registration of classic cars to fighting against California's gas-powered car ban, Hornberger has consistently shown his dedication to keeping the roads open for car lovers.
Hornberger's passion for cars is evident in his own garage, which houses a collection of vintage vehicles, including a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 T-Top, a 1967 Chevy RSS Camaro, a 1965 GMC, and a 1977 GMC Jimmy. The latest addition to his collection is a 1974 Chevy Blazer K5, which made its debut at the 2023 SEMA Show before being put to the test at the 2023 SCORE Baja 1000.
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