Gov. Daniel J. McKee on May 10 said Rhode Island will join six other states, including Massachusetts, to end the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the Ocean State by 2035.
The move is part of the state’s effort to combat climate change and gain net-zero emissions by 2050.
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The rules do not affect used cars or regulate auto dealers or customers. Gasoline-powered cars will still be able to be driven in Rhode Island, registered with the R.I. Department of Motor Vehicles, and sold as used cars, according to the state.
According to the state, there are roughly 7,600 zero-emission vehicles in Rhode Island.
Under the new regulations, total sales would increase 43% by 2027, reaching 100,000 ZEVs by 2030.
