New Legislation: EV Ombudsman

What is happening? On February 17, 2022 SB 1251 (2022 | CA) was filed, to create the EV Equity Ombudsman in California.

Why is this important? The Ombudsman will coordinate activities among state agencies to advance light-, medium-, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission infrastructure deployment and to ensure related equity, workforce development, economic development, and other needs are addressed to grow and support the sector statewide in order to achieve specified goals relating to zero-emission vehicles.

How will this be important? Interagency communication on electric vehicle issues that’s new and proactive.