Electric vehicles (EVs) have exploded in popularity in the past ten years. Thanks to early technology advances by Tesla, GM, and Nissan, battery costs have decreased and the electric range has increased.
The role of electric cars is critical for greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution goals. In fact, the transportation sector alone is accountable for 30% of emissions in the United States. If any country is serious about decreasing emissions and pollution, EVs must be a part of that plan.
As such, many countries around the world have devised plans, goals, or laws to end the sale of gasoline powered vehicles. These gas car bans vary in text, however, the writing is on the wall for car manufacturers. In just a few decades, car makers will need to produce EVs or get left behind.
In the United States, EVs currently represent around 3% of new car sales. However, analysts predict that by 2030 that share will rise to around 30%.
In fact, in just 2021, there will be over 20 new electric models. With lower prices, more vehicle segments, and longer range than ever before, EVs will surely make a big splash in 2021.
Here are the countries and states with gas car bans:
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And in table format:
