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Electric cars are still rare in Minnesota — representing less than one percent of all cars sold each year. But we’ll be seeing a lot more of them soon.

Gov. Tim Walz signed new Minnesota rules that will force manufacturers to 

increase the number of electric cars for sale

 in the state by 2024. And, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that calls for 

 sold in 2030 to have zero emissions.  

The government push for electric vehicles is designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions that trap heat and contribute to global warming. 

MPR guest host Mike Mulcahy talks about what this means for consumers.  Have newer models of electric cars dropped in price and increased their range? Can Minnesota create enough charging stations and infrastructure to support an expansion in electric vehicles? 

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What do Minnesotans need to know about electric cars as federal and state policies expand the number of models available in coming years. 

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