Abstract
Accelerating the market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is a cornerstone of California’s long-term transportation strategy to reduce localized pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, save consumers money, and enable continued economic growth. In addition to promoting these vehicle technologies, the state supports the development and use of low carbon fuels, as well as planning more environmentally sustainable communities that reduce unnecessary vehicle travel and congestion. In March 2012 Governor Brown signed an Executive Order calling for 1.5 million ZEVs by 2025. To identify specific actions that the State can take to reach this goal, the Governor’s Office with the input from a Governor’s Office Interagency Working Group developed the 2013 ZEV Action Plan.
Highlights
Recognizing the multiple benefits of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), as well as challenges to growing the market, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-16-2012 on March 23, 2012 that directed California to “encourage the development and success of zero-emission vehicles to protect the environment, stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life in the State.” The Governor’s Executive Order sets a longterm target of reaching 1.5 million ZEVs on California’s roadways by 2025
For plug-in electric vehicles (PEV), the primary infrastructure-related challenge involves providing convenient and affordable vehicle charging, which includes: enabling efficient deployment of electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) in homes, workplaces and public space; structuring electricity rates to allow for affordable fueling; and ensuring that PEVs integrate efficiently into the state’s electricity grid
While governments have offered valuable incentives for ZEV usage, including use of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the state freeways and free public charging, many consumers are unaware of these benefits
Summary
Accelerating the market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is a cornerstone of California’s long-term transportation strategy to reduce localized pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, save consumers money, and enable continued economic growth. In addition to promoting these vehicle technologies, the state supports the development and use of low carbon fuels, as well as planning more environmentally sustainable communities that reduce unnecessary vehicle travel and congestion. In March 2012 Governor Brown signed an Executive Order calling for 1.5 million ZEVs by 2025. To identify specific actions that the State can take to reach this goal, the Governor’s Office with the input from a Governor’s Office Interagency Working Group developed the 2013 ZEV Action Plan
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