To sell cars in states like CA you have to sell 20% electric into the state. They also subsidize them heavily like they do solar.
To sell cars in states like CA you have to sell 20% electric into the state.
NOT EXACTLY.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_electric_vehicles_in_California
Also, note:
The Great California Mileage Con
Four car companies cut a sweetheart deal with Sacramento.
The deal increases the cap that auto makers can receive for “off-cycle” credits such as solar-reflective glass and high-efficiency lights by 50%, which is an admission that the mileage targets aren’t achievable any other way. California will give the companies double credit for electric cars and fuel-cell vehicles while eliminating the requirement that they account for “upstream” emissions from electric production.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-great-california-mileage-con-11565554494