Breaking Now News: California Leads the Pack in Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales
In the second quarter of 2024, Californians purchased 118,181 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), representing 25.7% of all new vehicle sales in the state. This surge in ZEV sales marks a significant increase from the previous quarter and showcases California's commitment to sustainable transportation.
California's ZEV record
- 25.7% of all new cars sold in California last quarter were ZEVs, according to the California Energy Commission
- 118,181 ZEV new car sales in Q2 of 2024, averaging 1,300 sold each day
- 1,996,931 total new ZEV sales to date
- 34% of new ZEVs sold in the U.S. are sold in California, leading the nation in ZEV manufacturing jobs
- 60 ZEV and ZEV-related manufacturers are operating in California
- Thousands of dollars in grants and rebates available for low-income Californians
- 105,000 public or shared private electric vehicle chargers have been installed throughout California, plus over 500,000 at-home chargers
Building a bigger, better charging network
California recently approved a $1.9 billion plan to enhance the state's charging network. Additionally, the state is expected to receive over $380 million from President Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to further support this initiative.
- Gathering better data on EV charger counts
- Prioritizing shovel-ready projects for state and federal incentives
- Developing the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan (ZIP) to meet California's ZEV goals
- Establishing reliability standards for charging stations
California's commitment to zero-emission vehicles is evident in its proactive approach to building a robust charging infrastructure and supporting the transition to clean transportation.
What do you think?
- Should other states follow California's lead in promoting ZEVs?
- What challenges do you foresee in transitioning to electric vehicles?
- Are ZEVs truly the future of transportation, or are there better alternatives?
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