California is prepared to offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration scuttles the federal EV tax credit, according to Gov.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will travel to California counties that voted for President-elect Donald Trump during the election in hopes of connecting with residents who feel frustrated by the economy, the New York Times first reported.

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns.

California is committed to zero-emission vehicles, even if the federal mood shifts. The state's governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said Monday that