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Bill To Expand EV Rebates Aims To Jolt Sales And Fight Climate Change, But Will It Make More Californians Go Electric?

Publication: KPCC/Southern California Public Radio

California Assemblyman Phil Ting has proposed a bill that he hopes will help the state stay on track with its goals to fight climate change and help more Californians take advantage of the state’s rebate program for electric vehicles.

If you’ve been on the fence about getting an EV, what has been the impediment? Lack of selection? Purchase or maintenance cost? Lack of knowledge? Charging stations? What would get you to buy an EV?

Listen to the debate on KPCC's AirTalk, hosted by Larry Mantle, by clicking on the "Read More" button below.

GUESTS:

Phil Ting, California Assembly member (D-San Francisco) representing the 19th Assembly District, which encompasses western San Francisco and northern San Mateo County and author of AB 1046

James Moore, professor of engineering and public policy at USC

David Rapson, associate professor of economics and co-director of the Davis Energy Economics Program (DEEP) at UC Davis