UPDATE 1 — Nearly 12,000 California residents bought EVs using state rebate program
(Adds more details in paragraphs 3-12) By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) — California said on Friday nearly 12,000 residents bought electric vehicles using rebates under a new $270 million program funded by the state and automakers. Still, overall EV sales have fallen both in California and nationwide as