Some environmental advocates say the program is outdated.

More EV use will be needed for the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with its climate goal of an 80 percent reduction by 2050.

Measures to plan for the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure have attracted bipartisan support in recent years, but haven’t made it to a final vote.

Installing EV chargers is becoming increasingly important in an accelerating market.

Some state representatives and local officials want Congress to support stronger clean car standards and invest in a transition to electric vehicles.

Transportation recently overtook the electric power sector as the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.