It just reduces the negative externalities; the result of ZEV credits is a pool of cars, some ICE and some EV, that in total have reduced emissions compared to

It just reduces the negative externalities; the result of ZEV credits is a pool of cars, some ICE and some EV, that in total have reduced emissions compared to if all of the cars were ICE. But they still have significant emissions, and society isn't being compensated for them. It's better than doing nothing, but that's about all the praise I'll give it!