France Bans Fossil Fuel Cars by 2040
Part of French New Mobility Law Source: Traffic in Paris, Stock Image More Mobility, Less Carbon Dioxide The goal of the government of France is to be carbon neutral by 2050. Today, the government of President Emmanuel Macron upheld a planned ban on gas and diesel (fossil fuel) powered cars by 2040. The government will ban their sale by 2040 in order for France to become carbon neutral by 2050. This bold initiative is part of the government's new law on mobility to help the environment. Green, Alternative Fuels The ban on fossil fuel cars demonstrates President Macron's commitment to the environment. This despite the fact that until now, the government has not publicized support for the ban. The French government also plans to help its car makers go electric, hydrogen and biofuel. The deployment of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations will also be facilitated. That includes an innovative provision to allow the right to apartment building dwel...