California lawmakers approve bill requiring all new self-driving vehicles to be zero-emission in 2030
SACRAMENTO (Sept. 2, 2021)—The California Legislature today approved SB 500, a bill sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) that will steer self-driving vehicles toward an all-electric future.
If the legislation is signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, all new, light-duty autonomous vehicles must emit zero emissions to operate in California beginning in 2030. The bill, SB 500, was introduced by Sen. Dave Min (D-CA) and applies to model year 2031 vehicles and beyond.