California is ahead of the game: great weather, beautiful beaches and now affordable environmentally friendly transportation…we should all just move.

• California is encouraging consumers to purchase electric cars through hefty discounts and reliable and accessible charging stations.

• Charging stations are being built in locations where customers are able to linger (like shopping malls and grocery stores) because charging up a car’s battery takes longer than filling it up with gas.

• The cost of charging a car’s battery is under discussion – some companies would like consumers to pay by simply by swiping a card, some will make the service free as a way to attract business to neighboring stores.

Facts & Figures

• California is spending $200 million a year on low-emission vehicle technology.

• To aid in the cost of these vehicles, California is offering up to a $20,000 rebate to buyers of low-emission commercial vehicles.

Best Quote

“California is leading the way.” – Sue Cischke, Global Vice President of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering at Ford Motor Co.

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