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Plug-in electric vehicles in California

Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are cars that are powered by electricity instead of gasoline. In California, the government is helping people who own PEVs by offering rebates or other incentives if they buy one. Plug-in electric vehicles help reduce pollution and are better for the environment than gasoline cars. They also save you money because you don't have to buy gas. When you plug-in an electric car to charge, you get the electricity from the power grid, which is a network of power lines that bring electricity to homes and businesses. So, when you drive an electric car in California, you are helping make the air cleaner and you can save money too!