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New Jersey Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new poll commissioned by Coltura in consultation with Environment New Jersey, 58% of New Jersey voters support a policy that would require all new cars sold to be electric by 2030 to reduce air pollution, combat climate change, create jobs, and keep energy dollars in the state. Under such a policy, individuals could still drive, buy, and sell gas-powered cars manufactured before 2030. Just 30% of New Jersey voters oppose the policy. In October 2020, officials called for a phaseout of sales of new gas cars by 2035 through the NJDEP's Global Warming Response Act 80x50 report. S2252, passed by the New Jersey legislature in January 2020 and signed into law by Gov. Murphy, sets a goal of 90% of all new vehicle sales being electric by 2040. This polling demonstrates voter support for an even faster transition to EVs. "The findings of this poll make clear that the public supports a 2030 target date for phasing out gasoline-powered vehicles. It's time for elected officials to pass laws that reflect the will of their constituents," said Janelle London, co-executive director of Coltura. The survey found that 67% of respondents have a somewhat or very positive opinion of electric vehicles (EVs). Of respondents planning to purchase a vehicle in the next five years, 51% said they were likely to buy an EV. The top two factors influencing New Jerseyans' likelihood of getting an EV were the availability of a federal tax credit of $7,500 and more public charging stations. "New Jerseyans want their next car to be an electric vehicle," said Doug O'Malley, State Director of Environment New Jersey. "The Murphy Administration should do everything possible to speed this transition to EVs through expanding electric vehicle chargers across the state and maintaining the EV rebate. It is imperative to codify a faster phaseout of the sales of gas-powered cars." Nationally, 68% of respondents have a positive attitude towards EVs. Black and Hispanic respondents support phasing out gasoline cars by a 2:1 margin. Additionally, 71% of voters aged 18-34 favor phasing out gas cars by 2030. About the Poll About Environment New Jersey About Coltura Media Contacts Samara Villasenor, Coltura Communications View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-jersey-voters-support-full-transition-to-electric-vehicles-by-2030-301425523.html SOURCE Coltura |