California has significantly enhanced its energy infrastructure to support electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources. The state's power grid now includes batteries capable of supplying 10GW of power, a substantial increase from the previous peak of 4GW. This expansion is crucial as the demand can reach up to 25GW during peak times, particularly when solar energy diminishes in the evening. In addition, California has made strides in its EV infrastructure, achieving a ratio of one fast-charging EV station for every five gas stations. This development coincides with the news that 25% of all new cars sold in the state last year were zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), with California accounting for 34% of new ZEV sales in the U.S. Moreover, the state plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035, further emphasizing its commitment to sustainable transportation.
For every five gas stations in California, there's now one fast-charging station for electric vehicles, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. https://t.co/oO4Sd0aO0o
There's now 1 fast-charging station for every 5 gas stations in California, Newsom says https://t.co/KqBBpLByjF
🚨🇺🇸TESLA CHARGING OPEN TO ALL EVs IN CA California will now have over 105k charging stations throughout the state. But given how people are fleeing the state, I wonder if they even have 105K EV divers... https://t.co/oecsaqgk9x
Positive #EV news: California now has one fast charging EV station for every 5 gas stations. 25% of all new cars sold in California last year were zero emission vehicles. 34% of new ZEVs sold in the U.S. are sold in California. -@CalEnergy https://t.co/iCBP94G0sw
California bans the sale of new gas-powered vehicles after 2035. California charging stations: https://t.co/sUeE3Tr5II
California power grid now has batteries that can supply 10GW of power. Comparison: Yesterday batteries peaked at 4GW vs. 25GW total demand in the evening, when solar peters out, per CAISO. (Power demand is much higher in the summer.) #EnergyTransition https://t.co/M3hOSz40H8