Combustion Engine Vehicle Ban of 2018
Rationale
To accelerate climate action and improve air quality, banning new combustion engine sales ensures rapid transition to cleaner transport, cutting emissions and public health costs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
The Gaia Syndicate
The Gaia Syndicate forges a world where earth breathes free and labor stands tall beside it.
Core pillars
Edward Fitzgerald
Activist · Age 42
A former university lecturer in political economy, Edward rose to prominence as a sharp commentator on economic inequality, blending academic rigor with a knack for distilling complex ideas into compelling soundbites that dominate public debate.
Timeline
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Draft6 November 2018
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Vote Open6 November 2018
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Vote Closed5 January 2019
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Became Law5 January 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 86 / 100 seats (86.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 14
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Conservative Union | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Group | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Gaia Syndicate Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unionist Avalon | 4 | Yes | No reason given |