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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

A Fifth of New Cars in California Zero-emission in 2022

Teslas are a common sight on roads around Los Angeles and San Francisco, and data shows electric vehicle sales in the state are rising. Frederic J. BROWN / AFP

One-in-five new cars sold in California in 2022 was a zero-emission vehicle, the state said Friday, as the largest car market in the United States charges towards its goal of electrifying its fleet.

Last year officials set ambitious targets for boosting the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) on the roads, as they look to slash planet-warming gases produced by combustion engines, AFP said.

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