By Eric Schaal
CheatSheet
Consider the hurdles Los Angeles faces in making citywide transportation greener and electric vehicles more accessible to low-income residents: Only one-quarter of trips are made on foot, on bike, or on mass transit in the city. Meanwhile, snarling traffic and runaway greenhouse gas emissions hamper mobility and keep residents of the poorest neighborhoods shrouded in smog. A much as they might want a Tesla or even a modest EV, the price tag is too high. Besides, where would those living in multifamily housing charge their cars?
Enter the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with a car-sharing program that addresses most of these issues in a single broad stroke. CARB announced it awarded $1.7 million in grant money to double car sharing in LA with 100 EVs and hybrids as well as 110 new Level 2 charging stations in communities designated among the 10% most in need.
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