National Cold Snap Shows EVs Are a California Fantasy

Commentary California is “requiring that all NEW cars sold in 2035 and beyond are zero-emission vehicles which includes battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles,” according to the California Air Resources Board. “Electric vehicles can be driven in both extremely hot and cold weather. Cold weather can reduce range, but with longer-range electric vehicles on the market, with a little planning this won’t impact the vehicles’ ability to get you where you need to go.” A year ago April, Gov. Gavin Newsom enthused, “California is setting the bar for climate action—and we’re achieving our goals years ahead of schedule thanks to unprecedented investments secured in partnership with the Legislature. … California’s ZEV leadership continues to inspire other states to follow California’s example.”...