California Moves To Sell Only Electric Cars

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating that all passenger cars become zero-emission vehicles within 15 years, and medium to heavy-duty vehicles within 25 years. The order allows for the continued use and trade of internal combustion vehicles, offering new choices and technology to achieve zero emissions by 2035. This policy is the most aggressive in the US, driven by the state's urgency to address climate change and frequent wildfires.

What is the target year for achieving zero emissions according to the policy?

What environmental challenges has the state faced that contributed to the urgency of this policy?