CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 15, 2021

Connecticut EV owners are still fighting for their right to buy EVs in their state. The EV Club of Connecticut and the Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut shared their experiences. Recently, I reported on how local dealerships were doing their best to get the bill blocked. Yesterday, Rivian showed up to lend more support.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 27, 2022

The Hartford Business Journal recently held a poll asking whether or not Tesla and other car companies should be allowed to sell directly to consumers in Connecticut.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 24, 2022

The Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association’s public relations firm shared a sweet, heartwarming tweet about Earth Day and their commitment to sustainability and protecting the planet. It’s a beautiful tweet, but, in my opinion, highly misleading.

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Teslarati

JULY 27, 2022

Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. According to its suit, Hoffman said Tesla was attempting to sell cars directly to consumers in violation of State laws.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 24, 2022

EV owners across all brands recently showed up in the Connecticut State Capital to show their support for Senate Bill 214. Paul Braren, writer at TinkerTry, was invited and he shared his perspective in a recent post with several photos. Paul noted that Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid were all represented at the event and there […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 21, 2021

The EV Freedom Bill in Connecticut that so many were hoping would pass didn’t. Auto dealerships lobbied hard to fight this bill — and they won. One is even suing Tesla because they want to prevent Tesla from selling to its customers in their town. They are also suing that town. The clutch of the […].

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 26, 2024

There are 83K miles and the car has apparently had some major maintenance done -- and it has a new catalytic converter, spark plugs, and new valve cover gasket. The asking price for this Connecticut-based car is $20,000. Today we're bringing you a 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR that might need a bit of work. Click here to see it.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 21, 2023

For bringing this shameful practice to light, it seems we can thank one Ken Barone, a person who toils as an associate director at the University of Connecticut. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter. We plan to stay tuned.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

According to the newly released State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2016 report from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO), the top three hydrogen and fuel cell states in the US are California, Connecticut, and New York.

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EV Club of CT

JULY 26, 2023

Governor Lamont And DEEP Host Press Conference To Announce CT Formally Adopting New Regs This was not your typical press conference. It wasn’t a ribbon cutting for a new bridge, or better yet, for a. Read more

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This week we speak with Mike Spagnola, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), about a proposed ban on internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Connecticut. Spoiler alert: I didn't think this year's crop was very good, though car companies did better than those schilling candy or soda or whatnot.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 9, 2021

Connecticut is fighting for EV freedom, and dealerships are fighting against this just as intently.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 4, 2014

Incentives for buyers are a great way to boost electric-car sales, but what about incentives for the dealers that actually sell them the cars?

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Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2019

The Connecticut Supreme Court is scheduled to take up the case of whether Tesla should have been allowed to operate stores in the state.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin considering the potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation implemented by the California Air Resources Board.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 27, 2023

Tesla is getting creative with sales in Connecticut. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan hits a million EVs. And GM is bringing back the Bolt EV—but it appears there’s a lot more backstory to it. Did GM actually kill the Chevrolet Bolt EV?

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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2015

Connecticut can now count itself among the cadre of states offering incentives for the purchase of new plug-in electric cars. And the name of its incentive program gets right to the point: CHEAPR is the suitably appropriate acronym for the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate pilot program.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2017

Another month, another Tesla battle with auto-dealer lobbyists in another state—or so it seems in the company's ongoing battle to sell electric cars online directly to buyers. This time, the action is in Connecticut, where on Monday the legislature's finance committee approved a bill letting Tesla do just that.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing access to cleaner car choices,” said Governor Phil Murphy.

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Proposed EPA Rules Amidst the current contretemps over Connecticut’s stalled efforts to adopt phase 2 of the California emissions standards, known as ACC II/ACT, which stand for Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Truck, Read more

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

When I was on a podcast with Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell and Will Cross from Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut, the senator said something that helped me understand exactly why dealerships are fighting so hard against Tesla and other EV manufacturers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 26, 2021

The Town of East Hartford’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) has placed a hold on a special use permit and site plan modification for Tesla’s showroom and service center. The town wants to wait until hearing advice from its lawyer regarding the lawsuit brought on the town and Tesla by Hoffman Auto Group. We recently […].

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2024

This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite long-held plans to align with California emissions standards, Connecticut and Maine have delayed adopting California’s EV sales mandate with recent decisions. I agree to receive emails from Green Car Reports. Toyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. Privacy Policy.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 22, 2021

Connecticut is one such battleground and its bill, SB 127, would allow EV manufacturers such as Tesla and Rivian to sell directly to consumers in Connecticut. Recently, there has been a battle for EV sales freedom in many states. We know that dealerships are pushing hard at preventing this bill from being made into law. […].

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

After passenger cars and light-duty trucks, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses are the next largest source of transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Connecticut. Since 2018, the State has leveraged more than $16.5 Other signatories to the memorandum of understanding include: California. Washington, DC.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2022

JuiceBar, a commercial EV charger manufacturer based in Connecticut, has entered the home charging market with the release of a 48-amp charger that it calls the “Cheetah.”. Our new home charger combines the speed and unparalleled reliability of our commercial chargers with a smart interface that will impress every EV driver.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I was invited by the Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut and the EV Club of CT (Connecticut) to co-interview Connecticut State Senator William Haskell on a podcast the other day. The interview was slated for last week, but thanks to Ida knocking out my power for a few days, they were kind enough to wait […].

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 13, 2023

This Connecticut-based 1979 Alfetta sedan is for sale for $9,999. Overall it seems like the car is in decent shape but will need a bit of work, mostly on cosmetic stuff. Overall it seems like the car is in decent shape but will need a bit of work, mostly on cosmetic stuff. That might not happen again for a long, long time.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2019

The Connecticut Supreme Court will decide the future of Tesla stores. And General Motors cleans up not just its cars, but its factories and tires. Hybrids aren't just for cars and trains anymore. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Toyota tests a solar-powered Prius in Japan. In Japan, Toyota.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2022

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Way back in May, we announced a giveaway for Meguiar's car-care products. So we're happy to announce that Nicholas& Rapisardi& of Northglenn, Colorado; Leigh Connor of Beaver, Pennsylvania; and Gary Babick of Hebron, Connecticut are the winners! We now have the winners!

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2021

Last month I wrote about the historic fight for EV Freedom in Connecticut. SB 127 is a solution that will bring Tesla and other EV manufacturers to Connecticut, and the […]. In a nutshell, SB 127, if passed, will allow Tesla and other automakers to bypass the outdated dealer franchise system and sell directly to consumers.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Connecticut tries to steer away from incentivizing Teslas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Mustang Mach-E has a very interesting origin story. The Jaguar I-Pace gets more range, but not a higher EPA range rating. And do hybrids need special motor oil?

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 11, 2022

In August 2021, I reported on some good news for Tesla owners in Connecticut. East Hartford has ruled in favor of local auto dealerships and pulled a move that feels petty and straight out of Mean Girls. That good news is no longer good, though, thanks to the moves of Hoffman Auto, a local dealer […].

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Connecticut ushered in a unique electric-car incentive in 2014, and the first points of data on its effectiveness have now been published.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. As per an anonymous senior government official , Canada’s federal government will pass a new regulation requiring all new vehicles sold in the country by 2035 to be zero-emission cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 5, 2022

By David Andrews On November 1, 2021, my wife and I, both 76, left our Connecticut home in a Tesla Model Y headed for San Diego where we spend the winter each year. In June, the Long Range Y had replaced a Honda CRV that had made the cross-country trip three times before with no […].

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