Driving alone in an EV in the carpool lane? Your sticker is about to expire maybe for good
Briefly

California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program allows single-occupant electric vehicles to use carpool lanes, benefiting approximately 465,000 vehicles. This program serves as a significant incentive for purchasing zero-emissions vehicles. Authorization for the program is set to expire on September 30 unless federal legislation is passed to extend it. Curt Augustine from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that federal approval is required for continued operation of this beneficial program, amidst broader challenges to EV-friendly policies.
Unless lawmakers act swiftly, California’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal program allowing single occupancy HOV lane access for electric vehicles will expire on September 30.
An estimated 465,000 vehicles utilize the HOV lane advantage through the Clean Air Vehicle Decal program, stimulating interest in electric and hydrogen powered vehicles.
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