Australia is failing on electric vehicles. California shows it's possible to pick up the pace
- Written by Scott Hardman, Professional Researcher, Electric Vehicle Research Center, University of California, Davis

Among the many similarities between California and Australia, both are impacted by bushfires and climate change, and both are home to larger cars and trucks than is the norm in developed countries. They are dissimilar, though, when it comes to electric vehicles and vehicle regulations. While California has been pursuing low-carbon and...