California invests $1.9 billion in electric vehicle development

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California, known for its leadership in green technology, has announced a $1.9 billion investment to support alternative transport technologies over the next four years. The initiative is aimed at supporting electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, expanding charging station infrastructure, and developing training and manufacturing programmes.

The investment will help strengthen the infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles across the state, and especially support low-income and disadvantaged communities. California plans to expand the number of chargers to 2.1 million by 2035 and fund the construction of 96 public hydrogen refuelling stations.

Source: CNET