Over the last three years Caltrans has received over half a billion dollars of taxpayer funds to convert its vehicles into “the greenest fleet in the nation.” This year, the agency is seeking another $25 million to continue its buildout of charging stations. A recent Caltrans report reveals that it has spent the lions’ share of funding on 852 Tesla’s and Rivians. Nice vehicles, but according to the report, “Electric vehicles are on average 132.82 percent more expensive than their equivalent internal combustion engine vehicle counterparts.” Are vehicles costing twice as much for the same or less functionality worth it?...