California has allowed single-occupant electric and zero-emission vehicles to access carpool lanes, but this perk may soon come to an end with the expiration of a federal law in September. While some may see this as a setback for EV adoption, it argues that the original purpose of carpool lanes—to encourage carpooling for reduced emissions—should take precedence. California's EV market has matured, with a significant share of new car sales being zero-emission vehicles, primarily due to other incentives like tax credits rather than carpool lane access.
The incentive to allow single-occupancy clean-air vehicles in carpool lanes has fulfilled its purpose. This policy was essential in establishing California as a leading EV market.
The carpool lane access for EVs may soon end as a federal law is set to expire, which could restore the original purpose of encouraging carpooling.
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