Sunita Somvanshi
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At the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, several countries pledged to cease selling new gasoline cars by 2035 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2035 Gasoline Car Ban
Chile became the first South American country to commit to ending the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035, joining a global pledge made during COP26.
The U.S., Canada, Denmark, India, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, and the U.K. also pledged to phase out gasoline-powered cars by 2035, with the aim of achieving global emission-free vehicle targets by 2040.
In South America, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay committed to implementing the phase-out of gasoline cars by 2040.
According to the British government, 39 cities, states, and regions, 28 vehicle fleets, and 13 investors also committed to the goal of transitioning to emission-free vehicles.
Major car manufacturers, including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, signed the agreement, signaling a significant shift in the automotive industry.
The Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans was a pivotal outcome, with over 100 countries, cities, states, and major companies committing to the transition.
The agreement establishes deadlines for phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 in key markets and by 2040 globally.
The transition to electric vehicles is crucial to meeting the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement, and the commitments made at COP26 represent a significant step toward achieving these goals.