Efforts to streamline subsidies
Low-income Californians must wait more than two months to be notified if they’re selected or rejected, official says. Some programs shut down due to depleted funds. More funding from a $10 billion zero-emission vehicle investment in the state budget is on the way.
State Sen. Monique Limón introduced a bill to streamline the application process and expand Clean Cars 4 All to residents who don’t live in the participating regional air districts. An online portal would allow people to submit one application for all of the programs. The bill will be heard by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 3.
But financing isn't the only problem, charging is a big obstacle, too.
Most public charging stations are clustered in urban, coastal areas. About 1.2 million chargers will be needed for the 8 million zero-emission cars expected by 2030. State data shows only about 80,000 chargers with another 123,000 on the way.
Another obstacle is a lack of inventory at dealerships.
General Motors is trying to expand its fleet of new vehicles, but supply chain problems are making it difficult. Some nonprofit organizations are negotiating with dealers to lower used car prices for people who qualify for state incentives. The rapid move towards electrification could leave vulnerable communities behind.
Electricity use would surge under California’s new climate plan
Without massive investments in clean energy, more fossil fuels will be needed to power electric cars and ensure a reliable power grid, officials say. California’s sweeping new climate strategy at a public hearing.
Nearly 32,000 mechanics would lose jobs by 2040 under the proposed phaseout of new gas-powered cars. Electric companies would be the big winners.
Low-income Californians must wait more than two months to be notified if they’re selected or rejected, official says. Some programs shut down due to depleted funds. More funding from a $10 billion zero-emission vehicle investment in the state budget is on the way.
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But financing isn't the only problem, charging is a big obstacle, too.
Most public charging stations are clustered in urban, coastal areas. About 1.2 million chargers will be needed for the 8 million zero-emission cars expected by 2030. State data shows only about 80,000 chargers with another 123,000 on the way.
Another obstacle is a lack of inventory at dealerships.
General Motors is trying to expand its fleet of new vehicles, but supply chain problems are making it difficult. Some nonprofit organizations are negotiating with dealers to lower used car prices for people who qualify for state incentives. The rapid move towards electrification could leave vulnerable communities behind.
Electricity use would surge under California’s new climate plan
Without massive investments in clean energy, more fossil fuels will be needed to power electric cars and ensure a reliable power grid, officials say. California’s sweeping new climate strategy at a public hearing.
Nearly 32,000 mechanics would lose jobs by 2040 under the proposed phaseout of new gas-powered cars. Electric companies would be the big winners.
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