CALIFORNIA
Clean car revolution hits roadblocks
Clean car sales in California would need to explode over the next decade to meet the state's goal of phasing out gasoline engines, say lawmakers and auto experts.
Anne has written extensively about California's climate law, the state's push on renewable power, electric vehicles, drought, and the people leading key energy developments. She's covered issues in Hawaii, Arizona, Oregon and Washington state. She earlier reported on lobbying and influence from E&E News' Washington, D.C., headquarters. She worked previously for The Denver Post's Washington bureau and several California papers including the Orange County Register. She graduated from UCLA.
Clean car sales in California would need to explode over the next decade to meet the state's goal of phasing out gasoline engines, say lawmakers and auto experts.
California is launching a $50 million effort today to add sites for recharging or refueling zero-emission buses and big trucks.
Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies would be forced to add electric vehicles to their service under a California proposal that if passed would be the first of its kind nationally.
California businesses that agree to shut off electricity on scorching summer days will earn as much as $80 million over five years under a new program approved by state regulators.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and top state lawmakers are expected to announce as soon as today a plan to spend $500 million on wildfire prevention efforts.