California may fund the $7,500 rebate for electric vehicle purchases canceled by President Donald Trump as one idea to keep the state’s zero-emissions market alive.
In June, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered several state agencies—including the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Energy Commission (CEC), and Department of Consumer Affairs—to recommend ways to expand the use of zero-emission vehicles and continue the state’s momentum to meet its aggressive clean air and climate goals as the federal government rolls back support.
The regulators issued their report on Aug. 19 and compiled a list of ideas for Newsom to consider.
“While [the Trump] administration quits the race [and] draws back federal support, the world races forward—[California] won’t back down from the fight for clean air for all,” CARB stated in a Facebook post on Aug. 19….