HUNTINGTON BEACH
The City Council took a stand against a proposal by the South Coast Air Quality Management District that would require public agencies to buy only clean-fueled vehicles after Jan. 1.
The city prefers to wait until the price of these cars goes down, according to Monday’s memo. These vehicles currently cost 10% more than their gasoline-powered counterparts. In addition, there are few fueling stations and maintenance facilities to care for these vehicles.
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