"California's $1.9 Billion Plan to Boost Zero-Emission Transportation Infrastructure and EV Sales"

The California Energy Commission has approved a $1.9 billion investment plan to expand the state's zero-emission transportation infrastructure, aiming to deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles across California. The plan includes at least 50 percent of funding targeted to benefit priority populations and is part of the $48 billion California Climate Commitment. The funds will result in 40,000 new chargers statewide, with a focus on benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the commission approved an assessment projecting the need for 1 million chargers for 7.1 million EVs by 2030, highlighting the critical role of these investments in meeting projected infrastructure needs.