Pub. 2 2020-2021 Issue 4

19 California dealers. We also would like to see off-ramps included in any future regulations if consumer acceptance does not improve. CNCDA immediately issued a public statement in response to the Governor’s announcement, noting the following: “While we greatly respect the governor’s ambition and emphasis on California leading the fight to combat climate change, we have many unanswered questions about fun- damental components of his Executive Order to ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, including the implications on consumers and the state’s preparedness to take on such a directive remains deeply involved in these developments and will continue to do so in the months and years ahead. “Foremost, if the policy is ultimately adopted, this will trans- form how Californians move about our state. Such a signifi- cant public policy change and drastic shift in how Californians operate every single day requires addressing upfront, critical elements to how this directive will be met, including consum- er adoption, consumer affordability, infrastructure, mandates versus goals, and current standards not being met. “Additionally, bypassing the elected legislature and directing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to adopt rules to prohibit the sale of non-ZEV vehicles to en- act this significant transportation policy change is deeply troubling and deprives Californians of a direct voice in this important issue. “While we support the state’s goals to combat climate change, there are many questions and factors that need to be thoughtfully considered and addressed before implementing such a mandate on consumers.” CNCDA is deeply engaged on this issue, and staff will continue working closely with dealer leadership to further develop a comprehensive plan on how to insist that the administration address the critical unanswered questions and concerns we have about the Governor’s mandate. As these developments unfold, we will keep you apprised. 3 The State of California continues to push the sale and widespread adoption of zero-emission vehicles through goals and nowmandates.