The funding could come from polluters under the state’s cap-and-trade program, which pays costs ultimately passed onto energy consumers.

California's rebate program for zero-emission vehicles might be coming back after it was phased out last year if President-elect Donald Trump and Congress look to repeal the federal tax credit for those who buy new electric vehicles.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Monday the state of California will intervene if President-elect Trump eliminates the electric vehicle tax credit passed under President Biden. “Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong – zero-emission vehicles are here to stay,