California plans to help people who buy electric cars. Governor Gavin Newsom said this because President-elect Donald Trump might end a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. California wants to support clean air and create more environmentally friendly jobs. Trump and California have been disagreeing on environmental issues for a while. California is ready to go to court again if needed. Trump’s team didn’t comment on this plan yet. Trump can’t remove the tax credit alone; Congress would have to change the law. This credit helps people buy new electric cars and reduces the price by up to $7,500. California wants to make it easier for people to drive cars that don’t pollute. If you want to read more, you may need to log in or subscribe to The Times.
Vocabulary List:
- Environmentally /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli/ (adverb): In a way that relates to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
- Credit /ˈkrɛdɪt/ (noun): A sum of money that is added to an account or an amount of financial benefit granted to someone.
- Pollute /pəˈluːt/ (verb): To make (air water etc.) dirty and unsafe to use.
- Support /səˈpɔːrt/ (verb): To aid promote or help someone or something.
- Congress /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/ (noun): A formal meeting or conference especially of representatives from different groups or organizations.
- Court /kɔːrt/ (noun): The place where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge or jury.