California's 2035 EV Mandate and What It Could Mean for You.

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What's happening
The California Air Resources Board has published proposed regulations banning the sale of internal-combustion engine cars by 2035.

Why it matters
California is one of the biggest new-car markets in the US and automakers have said they're ready to comply, meaning many more EVs will become available in the coming years.

What's next
CARB votes on the proposed regulations later Thursday and is expected to pass them.

California is the only state permitted to create its own emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. Other states are allowed to follow California's standards -- and, as of this writing, more than a dozen do (PDF) -- but California is the only state actually capable of setting standards different than the federal ones. With a major new regulation being implemented, many are left wondering what effect this could have on the US' vehicular landscape.