The article critiques California's ability to effectively manage large projects, highlighting failures in significant initiatives like the bullet train and unemployment insurance. Given this track record, skepticism arises regarding the state's ambitious goals for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035. California aims to replace millions of gasoline-powered vehicles, improve electric power output, and significantly reduce hydrocarbon-based energy reliance. However, the initial surge in ZEV sales has stagnated, raising concerns about feasibility. Challenges include costs, consumer adoption, and infrastructure support, indicating a potential obstacle for California's environmental goals.
"It's become painfully obvious in recent years that California officialdom lacks the ability to plan and deliver major projects..."
"The cost of battery-powered vehicles in an inflation-conscious era, fears of mileage limitations, and shortages of functioning recharging stations are among the reasons for the sales plateau."
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