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09-26-2014, 10:31 AM
http://www.electricvehiclechat.com/sites/default/files/volt-hov-620_0.jpgWith enhanced rebates and other perks, California intends to increase ownership of electrics cars, like the Chevy Volt (http://www.electricvehiclechat.com/chevrolet-volt) and Nissan LEAF (http://www.electricvehiclechat.com/nissan-leaf), among low-income people.

Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed several bills Sunday to encourage sales of electric cars. The legislation is specifically designed to make electric cars more affordable for low-income residents.
Under the legislation, the California Air Resources Board will be asked to draft a plan to modify the state’s plug-in rebate program for low-income car buyers. Since 2010, the program has issued more than 75,000 rebates for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Critics argue that incentives for EVs mostly help affluent drivers. The average income of an electric car driver exceeds $100,000.
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