California's Embrace of Zero-Emission Vehicles Could Hit a Wall With the New Trump Presidency

Under Governor Gavin Newsom, California has taken on an environmental policy that aims to reduce its carbon footprint, and that relies heavily on zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

California already has nearly 2 million electric vehicles cruising its roadways, and the state has drawn out plans for commercial truckers to switch their heavy duty vehicles to ZEVs, in an effort to further cut pollution.

But California’s pathway to going green may face its biggest obstacle in the coming Trump Administration. The President-Elect has vowed to cut federal tax breaks for ZEV purchases, and de-regulate federal environmental policies.  

While Governor Newsom says he plans to bring back state-level incentives for ZEV purchases if those tax breaks are revoked, California is preparing for a fight with the new Trump Administration over its environmental future.

California University Students Make Presence Felt at NASA Challenge 

Students from the Golden State make up half of the 12 teams heading to Houston this week to participate in the NASA Challenge competition, Space2Pitch.

Cal State Monterey, UC Davis and San Diego State each sent two-person teams to take part in the business incubator competition, where students from Minority Serving Institutions pitch innovative uses for NASA’s intellectual property.