California calls for no electric car charging after banning gas-powered car sales

California has called for no electric vehicle charging just days after banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars. The state's Independent System Operator (ISO) issued an alert warning of possible outages in the power grid as a result of the heat wave in the western part of the country.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted last week on new regulations that will require 100% of new cars sold in the state by 2035 to be of those considered zero-emission. A rule that will ensure 35% of new cars sold in the state will not be gasoline-powered by 2026. In 2028 this figure will rise to 51% and in 2030, 68%. The measure has the unconditional support of the Democratic governor, the radical Gavin Newsom.

However, just a few days after approving the gasoline car ban, Newsom himself called on Californian citizens to reduce their electricity consumption, especially in the evenings, to save energy and reduce the risk of power outages.

Interestingly, when Governor Newsom launched his war on the gasoline-powered automobile, he used the fight against the "climate crisis" as an excuse. Now that he is asking Californians not to plug in their electric vehicles, he is using the same alibi again:

Anti-evidence policy agenda

Analysts and the automotive industry have been warning for months about the shortage of electric charging points. The California Energy Commission itself acknowledged in June that more than one million stations would be needed to meet estimated targets. Manufacturers have also warned of the lack of infrastructure, materials and ongoing supply chain problems that could cause serious problems in the Golden State.

Nevertheless, the political agenda won out and now, Californians will be left without a gasoline-powered vehicles and the ability to charge their expensive electric cars.