California is at the forefront of adopting a more sustainable
transportation system, with a strong commitment to reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. A critical
aspect of this effort is the widespread adoption of zero-emission
vehicles (ZEVs), including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and electric
vehicles (EVs). Critically, this transition relies heavily on the
availability and accessibility of robust charging infrastructure.
To facilitate California's goal of getting 1.5 million ZEVs on
California roads by 2025, industry experts and policymakers are
currently discussing and developing the path forward for ZEVs and
charging infrastructure.
At the Infraday California conference on April 18, 2023, Patrick
Harder, Nossaman Partner and Chair of its Infrastructure Practice
Group, moderated a panel discussing emerging issues surrounding
ZEVs and charging infrastructure in California. The panel included
Akiko Yamagami (Manager, Transportation Planning,