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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

Green Car Congress

Tesla’s Superchargers can recharge EVs to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue. Grid overload is another concern. This works out to 0.05 public charging outlets per ZEV, one of the lowest ratios in the country.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. about 60 percent of its electricity from fossil fuels, primarily natural gas, which produces less carbon than coal does. AFP/Getty Images.