Economy
How does California’s new $3,500 EV rebate work?
First-time electric vehicle buyers in California could soon get thousands of dollars off the sticker price. Here’s how to apply.
electric vehicles
Commentary
To lower building costs, California wrongly takes aim at EV chargers for new apartments
A laudable bill seeking to reduce building costs for affordable housing would reduce access to EV chargers for those who need them most.
Commentary
Tech devices in California’s new cars create thorny political issues
Devices that record vehicle operational data for state air quality regulators could also violate privacy and be used to tax drivers by the mile.
Environment
California’s instant EV rebates would require automakers to match state funds
New budget language lays out how Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to structure a $200 million electric vehicle rebate program, including price caps, automaker matching funds and a focus on first-time buyers.
Climate Change
Newsom wants $200M for EV rebates. Experts say it’s not enough to fix California’s slump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $200 million proposal to revive the state’s EV market would reach only a fraction of buyers, raising fresh questions about who should benefit and whether limited incentives can meaningfully move a slowing market.
Commentary
Gavin Newsom could have made electricity more affordable and climate-friendly. Here’s how
Gov. Newsom vetoed bills on virtual power plants, which deliver energy to the grid from such home devices as smart thermostats, solar panels, electric vehicle batteries and heat pumps.
Commentary
How California lawmakers can trim up to 20% off consumer electric bills
California legislators have a few more weeks to reform climate and gas credits to lower electricity bills and encourage electric vehicle use.
Climate Change
California has a fallback plan for Trump’s clean car attacks. Does it go far enough?
Amid a legal fight over California’s power to regulate car and truck pollution, state agencies are suggesting policies that need stable funding, legislative action, or lengthy rulemaking.
Commentary
California’s war on carbon emissions faces setbacks in court and Congress
New laws, a future Supreme Court decision and consumer hesitance are some of the obstacles California must overcome if it's going to see a carbon neutral future.
Environment
California sues Trump for blocking its clean-air rules for cars, trucks — and vows to set new mandates
Trump signed measures today revoking waivers for the state's mandates that clean up car and truck exhaust and ramp up sales of electric vehicles. California and 10 other states immediately sued and the governor ordered the air board to craft a new mandate.