“The governor’s proposal for ZEV rebates, and any potential market cap, is subject to negotiation with the legislature. Any potential market cap would be intended to foster market competition, innovation and to support new market entrants,” his office said.

Because they don’t want to support the EV monopoly Musk is angling for.

I think the time has passed, this article pretty much confirms it. Along with the US election. But I don’t know how much difference that really made.

What’s left to do is enjoy your loved ones. Be present with them. If the human species survives this, I imagine it will be small pockets and communities that band together for mutual aid rather than nation states.