Connecticut Governor's Plan to Ban Gas-Powered Cars Faces Unexpected Setback

A plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in Connecticut by 2035 appears to have hit a roadblock as the vote on the proposal was pulled from the legislative committee's agenda. Governor Ned Lamont held a news conference on electric vehicles instead, while the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association applauded the decision not to move forward with the ban. Opposition to the plan cited concerns about increased consumer costs, insufficient power supply, and the need for charging infrastructure. Critics suggest focusing on proposals that control costs and protect consumer choice instead.