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Sen. Kevin De Leon pushes electric-car subsidies for low-income earners
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Aug 7, 2014
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Sen. Kevin De Leon pushes electric-car subsidies for low-income earners
California wants people to buy more electric cars, about 1.2 million of them by 2025. But th ey're all going to the state's wealthiest residents. Senator Kevin De Leon who represents the 22nd Senate District joins us for more.

California wants people to buy more electric cars, about 1.2 million of them by 2025. But th ey're all going to the state's wealthiest residents. Senator Kevin De Leon who represents the 22nd Senate District joins us for more.

California wants people to buy about 1.2 million more electric cars by 2025. That's more than 15 times the current number. The government offers subsidies to help pay for these cars and increase the number of buyers.

But, there's only one problem:  They're all going to the state's wealthiest residents. Senator Kevin De Leon, who represents the 22nd  Senate District, wants to change that. He joins Take Two to talk more about his new legislation.