Gavin Newsom to ultimately ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 could lead to more than 350,000 job losses. Newsom's move would make California the first state in the U.S. to make such a commitment, although some European countries have made similar commitments. Industry groups have estimated 366,000 jobs in the state are supported by the oil and gas industry. “It would be nice to dominate in something other than having the highest homelessness, highest poverty rates, highest gas taxes and the worst business climate in the nation. Newsom's order was praised by environmental groups, but opposed by the oil industry and groups representing the automobile industry, which called for the move to happen by cooperation, not mandate.

Source: Fox News September 24, 2020 20:48 UTC