With gas-burning vehicles the largest source of California’s greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to clean energy sources in transportation is considered key to slowing climate change. In recent weeks California has been allocated a major boost in federal and state funds to expand the electric vehicle charging network. We’ll discuss the plans and how much they might move the needle on e-vehicle adoption. We’ll also look at promising new technology to make EV’s more attractive and affordable, and innovative proposals for improving charging, including electrified roads that charge the car while you drive.
Electric Vehicle Future Brightens As Charging Infrastructure Set to Expand

An electric car owner prepares to charge his car at an electric car charging station in Corte Madera, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Guests:
Scott Hardman, researcher at the Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Research Center, UC Davis
Katie Fehrenbacher, journalist who covers climate tech and clean mobility
Patricia Monahan, commissioner, California Energy Commission