Caltrans reports ZEV electric vehicle program in California ahead of goals

Tony Ault Staff Writer

Tony Tavares, Caltrans director announced this week that the Californria goal to reach 100% zero emissions vehicles on the road by 2035, “has already achieved its passenger ZEV goal of 1.5 million sales, nearly two years ahead of schedule.”

He continued saying, ”California is leading the nation with commitments to 100 percent ZEV sales in the passenger vehicle market by 2035 and this spring adopted a policy for 100 percent ZEV truck sales by 2036. These ambitious policies are already generating results and will increase the model availability as we transition our own fleet to ZEVs.

“While California is making significant strides in transitioning to a zero-emission future, we must

BROWNS from page C-1 linebacker. At BYU, Takitaki finished his senior campaign with 119 tackles, 75 solo tackles, 10 for loss and 4 sacks. Following his college career, the Browns selected Takitaki with the No. 80 overall pick during the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Unfortunately, Takitaki’s fourth year in the NFL ended prematurely when he suffered a torn ACL in Week 13 against the Houston Texans. Seven months later, the 28-year-old is preparing for another campaign and planning to make a resurgence on the field.

“I am excited,” Takitaki said on an episode of Best Podcast Available, via the team’s website. “The rehab process has been going well. I like where I am at. Just been rehabbing a ton and just trying to get back to physical form. I like not forget our department’s goal to advance equity and livability in all communities. The benefits of zero-emission vehicles go beyond reducing emissions and improving air quality. Funding programs provide critical opportunities to redress and reduce harms in historically overburdened communities and tribal nations.”

Recently Caltrans announced it was in the process of providing ZEV charging stations at the state’s many rest stops, including the one just outside of Cabazon on interstate 10 coming in and out of the Coachella Valley and other rest stops along the major freeways.

Anza Valley where I am and feel we can make a big comeback. I am ready to help anywhere I can.”

In other news Caltrans announced it will begin work on a $5.2 million slurry seal and rumble strips maintenance project on State Route 371 (SR-371) from Aguanga through Anza in Riverside County.

Although Takitaki had an unfortunate ending to his season, he still played in a total of 12 games, starting in eight. During 2022, Takitaki recorded 36 solo tackles, 71 combined tackles and one quarterback hit and a forced fumble.

Despite the season-ending injury, Takitaki re-signed with Cleveland on a one-year deal in March after his rookie contract expired. Now, as he is going into his fifth year with Cleveland, Takitaki hopes to resurrect his skill set to help the Browns’ defense succeed under new leadership in defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

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