California Officials Unveil Plans to Turn San Francisco into Electric Car Capital

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California Officials Unveil Plans to Turn San Francisco into Electric Car Capital
Schwarzenegger proposes move from traditional fuels • At least $1bn to be spent on improving green infrastructure

by Bobbie Johnson


SAN FRANCISCO - Officials in California have unveiled ambitious plans to turn the San Francisco Bay Area into one of the leading centres of electric vehicles in the world.


Hybrid electric cars on display in front of City Hall in San Francisco, California. (Photographer: Kimberly White/Reuters)

If it succeeds, the strategy announced yesterday will see billions of dollars poured into a new power infrastructure that will turn the region away from fossil fuel and to renewable energy - and convince millions of people to switch to green technology.

The plan, which will see the Bay become the first region of California to switch its transport systems entirely away from traditional fuel, is being supported by local government as well as the state's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"California is already a world leader in fighting global warming and promoting renewable energy," he said in a statement. "This partnership is proof that by working together we can achieve our goals of creating a healthier planet while boosting our economy at the same time."

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[robinlynne]

1. YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!! Los Angeles too please!!!!!!!!!!!