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California's ambitious EV mandate faces serious challenges with the 2026 requirement of 35% zero-emission vehicles while current market share sits at just 20%. Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association, explains the growing tension between political ambition and market realities.
• California leads the US in electric vehicle adoption with one in five vehicles sold being pure EVs
• Upcoming mandate requires 35% of all vehicles manufactured for California t...
California's ambitious EV mandate faces serious challenges with the 2026 requirement of 35% zero-emission vehicles while current market share sits at just 20%. Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association, explains the growing tension between political ambition and market realities.
• California leads the US in electric vehicle adoption with one in five vehicles sold being pure EVs
• Upcoming mandate requires 35% of all vehicles manufactured for California to be zero-emission by 2026
• Manufacturers face $20,000 fines per non-compliant vehicle, likely leading to restricted allocation of gas-powered cars
• 64% of Californians oppose the zero-emission vehicle mandate to go 100% by 2035
• Insufficient charging infrastructure remains the top concern preventing consumers from transitioning to EVs
• California needs 1 million public chargers by 2030 but currently has only 178,000
• Price difference between electric and gas vehicles ranges from a few thousand to over $10,000
• California dealers have launched a "Calibrate" campaign asking regulators to pause enforcement
• China's BYD has become the world's largest EV manufacturer, raising trade and policy questions
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STEWART MUIR
Stewart Muir is an award-winning journalist, historian, filmmaker, and conservationist with over 20 years of experience covering the energy sector. He is the founder of Resource Works, promoting responsible resource development in Canada; Headwaters Strategy, a public relations agency; and Tersa Earth Innovations, a synthetic bio company restoring acid lakes in Canada.
As a contributing author to the award-winning book The Sea Among Us, Muir has delved into the natural and human history of British Columbia’s Strait of Georgia.
Through Power Struggle, Stewart engages experts in honest, fact-based, and non-partisan conversations about the energy sector. With decades of leadership in energy dialogue, he aims to provide audiences with a clear, objective view of modern energy by fostering curiosity and inclusivity.