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California is requiring all new cars sold after 2035 to be electric. According the same plan

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35% of cars in California should have a fossil fuel-free engine as soon as next year and by 2030 that number will rise up too 60%

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Virginia is following California due to a 2021 law signed by former Gov. Ralph Northam

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that tied Virginia's emissions regulations with those of the Golden State.

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The Virginia government has officially announced that they will be bound by California's restrictions on gas-powered car sales.

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These new regulations, among other things include a ban of all such vehicles within the state by 2035!

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The Attorney General has issued a statement opposing the legislation that would make Virginia more like California

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The state must stand firm and never allow unelected officials from other states to dictate our policies

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The problem of climate change is solvable if we take a broad view and focus on the big changes necessary,

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said California Governor Gavin Newsom in an official statement.

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