California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed to inject another $6.1 billion into a plan on Jan. 26 that will accelerate the state’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. The funds will build upon the state’s $3.9 billion November 2021 investment in making electric vehicles more affordable while also investing in charging stations. “The future is electric, and we’re making it easier and cheaper than ever before to go electric,” Newsom said in a statement. The proposal comes after Newsom pledged the state will “phase out” gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The deadline is years away, but electric cars are reportedly one of California’s top exports, with the state representing half of the United States’ zero-emission vehicle market, according to the governor’s office. The investment “provides $256 million for low-income consumer purchases” and $900 million to build more charging stations in low-income neighborhoods. To ensure public transportation modes will also reach the 2035 goal, $1.5 billion …