According to a report, the state of California is looking to allow local governments to introduce “Zero-Emission Zones” in the near future. For this to happen, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) is said to be gathering information about the locations of classic cars and how the owners use them.<\/p>\n
The CARB authorities sent out a survey to owners of classic cars with model years on or before 1978. The questions in the survey were about the car’s usage, where they are stored, where they are driven, and even how many miles are on the odometer.<\/p>\n
The introduction of zero-emission zones is part of California’s aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045.<\/p>\n
Reports state that California’s car culture, although still amazing, isn’t what it used to be before. However, moves like this could accelerate its current trajectory. Back in 2019, California had also suggested allowing local jurisdictions to create zero-emission zones, similar to the ULEZ zones all over London, UK. This would have banned old & classic cars from entering certain areas or made drivers pay a daily fee to drive in these zones.<\/p>\n