The phase-out of gasoline vehicles is set to take place at different times across various regions, with several key initiatives leading the way:

California: California has committed to phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. The state's regulation mandates that starting from 2026, automakers must increase the percentage of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) sold each year, reaching 100% by 2035? (California Governor)?? (California Air Resources Board)?.

United States: At the federal level, while there isn't a nationwide ban on gasoline vehicles yet, significant measures are being taken to reduce emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new rules to decrease vehicle emissions by about 50% from model year 2026 to 2032? (Money)?.

Other States: Several states, including New York, Massachusetts, and Washington, have aligned their policies with California’s timeline, planning to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035? (Money)?.

Global Initiatives: Globally, numerous countries and automakers are also setting similar goals. Six major automakers and 30 national governments have pledged to stop the sales of new gas and diesel vehicles by 2040? (California Air Resources Board)?.

These initiatives reflect a broad and coordinated effort to transition to cleaner transportation options, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).