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    LA thinks big on EV charging, but at what cost?

    Electric vehicles seem to be the way of the future, especially for people who want to reduce their carbon footprint. But if you’re a renter, where are you doing most of your charging? And is it really cost effective in the end?

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 30, 2019 • 24m Listen

    Electric vehicles seem to be the way of the future, especially for people who want to reduce their carbon footprint. But if you’re a renter, where are you doing most of your charging? And is it really cost effective in the end?

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Navigating the complicated world of EV charging

      Electric cars: the future of transportation.

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      10 min
    2. 9:48

      Is owning an electric car worth the money?

      There are incentives and rebates for people to buy an electric vehicle, but Los Angeles doesn't currently have the infrastructure to make charging easy and accessible for everyone.

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      6 min
    3. 16:07

      Homelessness task force pushes for ‘right to shelter’ law

      A proposed statewide law will attempt to provide a bed for every person who is unsheltered.

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      9 min
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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      Navigating the complicated world of EV charging

    2. 9:486 min

      Is owning an electric car worth the money?

    3. 16:079 min

      Homelessness task force pushes for ‘right to shelter’ law

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