[lurk]

If it’s a good idea, it can stand on itself and does not need subsidies.

[RayChuang88]

The problem is that engine technology is getting so good that small economy cars can easily approach (and sometimes exceed) 40 mpg without needing to go to the complexity of a hybrid drivetrain or dealing with the complex exhaust emission control systems on turbodiesel cars. That kind of reduces the incentive to buy a real electric car.

I currently drive a 2015 Honda Fit EX hatchback, and thanks to the very modern drivetrain with direct fuel injection, I've seen 42 mpg on steady freeway driving at 65 mph. And unlike the economy cars from the 1980's that can do over 40 mpg, my Honda Fit has the safety features that are truly first class.

[cripplecreek]

Lots of cutting going on in the states these days. Its not enough but its something.

[jazusamo]

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[mrsmith]

the California Air Resources Board (CARB), has said...
"Waah! You didn't build your battery factory in California!"

Cronyism: it's bad policy but good entertainment.

[eyeamok]

The Golden State requires the six largest auto manufacturers to produce a certain percentage of vehicles that are “green”

I have often said, if these CEO’s had any balls they would get together and tell California to pound sand and stop selling cars in California PERIOD.

this law would be repealed overnight!

[chaosagent]

Personally I don’t have a problem with Musk’s tax credits on SpaceX.

He’s not getting anything that Boeing, LockMart, or other space-related businesses are getting.

At least it’s something more worthwhile than solar panels that may not ever pay back their real costs.