Arnold Schwazenegger has signed two new bills into law, which will extend the lifespan of existing permits for hybrid and electric vehicles to drive in the carpool lane. The so-called "Hybrid Program" will now expire in 2015 as opposed to 2011, which is good news for the environment but bad news for the crowded freeways: The legislation stipulates that 40,000 more permits will be handed out to low-emission, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, so get ready for even more congestion, albeit green, on the 405 at rush hour. (LAist)
