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A California city just banned all new gas stations in zero-emissions push

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FollowPetaluma won't let any companies build a new gas station from here on out.Sean SzymkowskiIt all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.2 min readIt's the end of an era for the humble in the city of Petaluma, California. The city council on Monday voted unanimously to prohibit the construction of any new gas pumps and stations in the city. All stations currently operating will remain open, but any company seeking to build new pumps will not be allowed to. Instead, the city will focus on electric vehicle charging stations and alternative-fuel stations, like hydrogen.The first reported the news on Tuesday and a from the Petaluma City Council dated March 1 gives the order 30 days to go into full effect. It's actually a final stamp on a moratorium on gas station construction the city enacted back in May 2019, but now it's official. Officials noted the small city in Sonoma County, north of San Francisco, is home to 16 gas stations that provide "adequate" coverage for city residents. The bill added, "Prohibiting new gas stations serves the public interest by preventing new sources of pollution that adversely impact environmental and human health."Although the current stations won't be able to add new gas pumps, they will be allowed to transition fuel pumps to EV chargers.California has led the US in a shift away from fossil fuels. Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will ban the sale of starting in 2035. Automakers have also started to to support the state's stricter fuel economy and emissions regulations following lower federal targets the nearly one year ago. The Biden administration is expected to review the regulations once again, which may lead to the country . Today, automakers must follow California regulations as well as a national standard.Why solid-state batteries are a hot topic for electric...Get the CNET Cars Rapid Charge newsletterThe most important EV news and perspective delivered straight to your inbox at high-speed.It’s the browser extension all shoppers love.Install CNET Shopping and join more than 100,000 shoppers. Save money with automatic price comparisons and add coupons to your cart with a single click.

FollowPetaluma won't let any companies build a new gas station from here on out.Sean SzymkowskiIt all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.2 min readIt's the end of an era for the humble in the city of Petaluma, California. The city council on Monday voted unanimously to prohibit the construction of any...

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