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Goal of One Million EV Charging Stations in California Called Unrealistic

Barry Holtzclaw — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:46:00 +0000

Public chargers must be built at an unprecedented pace to meet the target in less than seven years, and then doubled to two million in 2035. The high cost of $120,000 or more for one fast charger is just one obstacle.

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California Tilts Electric Car Rebates to Focus on Lower-income Buyers

Barry Holtzclaw — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:28:46 +0000

Now that electric cars are mainstream, higher-income Californians will no longer qualify for state subsidies, while lower-income buyers could get up to $12,000.

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Silicon Valley Power Launches EV Charging Assistance Program for Multifamily Housing, Schools

San Jose Inside — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:31:22 +0000

The program launched by the electric utility owned and operated by the City of Santa Clara will help multifamily properties, schools, and businesses successfully plan, fund and install EV charging stations.

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California Unveils Proposal to Ban New Gasoline-fueled Cars by 2035

CalMatters — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:31:48 +0000

If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.

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New International Climate Goals for Cars and Trucks Surpass California Mandates

CalMatters — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:33:54 +0000

Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans — and in some cases, go even further.

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Clean Air District Gets More State Money for Incentives to Junk Polluting Gas Guzzlers

Bay City News — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:14:06 +0000

The program seeks to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions throughout the Bay Area, while simultaneously working toward the goal of equitable access to electric vehicles and clean transportation.

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City of San Jose Plans to Double Electric Car Charging Stations with $14 Million Investment

Grace Hase — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:24:43 +0000

The biggest chunk of the investment—$10 million—will come from the state. And the remaining $4 million from a vote by the City Council.

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