CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 26, 2021
In June, Hoffman Auto Group of East Hartford, Connecticut, sued Tesla, the Town of East Hartford, and the development company InSite to try to prevent Tesla from opening a service center in the area.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 12, 2021
Here is some good news for Tesla owners in Connecticut, a state that’s been heavily favoring the whims of dealerships rather than Tesla and other EV makers. The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) of East Hartford has voted unanimously to approve Tesla’s application to build a service center, the Journal Inquirer reports.
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CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Bridgeport, Connecticut’s event had a special guest. Proterra brought its electric bus and The EV Club of Connecticut’s Paul Braren was there to cover it all. Tis the season for National Drive Electric Week! Paul said that this was his first time seeing an electric bus at a National Drive Electric Week.
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.
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. The post Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom appeared first on TESLARATI.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 20, 2021
Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell shared some interesting dealership facts on Twitter this week. Senator Haskell is pro-EV, anti-carbon emissions, and is pretty neutral on how the cars are sold.
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 2, 2021
In 2019, the city of Westport, Connecticut, added a new Tesla Model 3 patrol car to its fleet. Critics were a bit upset over the fact that the vehicle cost the town over $52,000 while a typical Ford Explorer police vehicle costs $37,000. New financial data shows that betting on the Tesla Model 3 as […].
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 […].
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.
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 […].
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.
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 9, 2021
Connecticut is fighting for EV freedom, and dealerships are fighting against this just as intently.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 9, 2019
The incentives that many states have provided to plug-in vehicle buyers have for the most part been a success; though they’ve also in many cases been a learning experience Connecticut is a good example, and the state is in the middle of a revamp of its program, called the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR).
EV Club of CT
APRIL 27, 2021
A poll released by the Electric Vehicle (EV) Club of Connecticut shows that a significant majority of Connecticut residents support direct sales from Electric Vehicle companies. 83% of respondents support direct sales of electric vehicles. Read more.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Connecticut has selected Allison Hybrid-equipped buses for the state’s new bus-only expressway system, CTfastrak. Scheduled to begin operations in late March, CTfastrak will provide a one-seat, no transfer ride to many major regional employers, shopping and healthcare destinations across central Connecticut.
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2015
Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR). Under this new initiative, a cash rebate of up to $3,000 is now available for Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV).
EV Club of CT
JANUARY 29, 2023
Based on new data released by the Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Department of Transportation, the number of electric vehicles on the road has increased to 30,181 up. Read more
Green Fleet Magazine
JULY 25, 2022
A new law authorizes the the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to adopt regulations implementing California’s more stringent medium- and heavy-duty motor vehicle standards.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Illinois surpassed California as the state with the highest taxes ($0.674/gal), while Connecticut temporarily surpassed Alaska as the state with the lowest gasoline taxes ($0.05/gal), Note: As the gasoline tax rate in Connecticut gradually increases, Alaska became the lowest gasoline tax state effective 1 February 2023.
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.
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.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2013
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $100,000 Rural Business Enterprise grant to the not-for-profit Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), based in East Hartford, Conn. The grant will be used to help determine the feasibility of alternative fuel plants in north-central Connecticut.
Green Car Congress
MAY 26, 2011
The GE EV Solar Carport Project made its debut in Plainville, Connecticut. With greater than a 25-year lifespan, the EV Solar Carport will annually deliver 125 MWh via 100 kW DC power. GE EV Solar Carport in Plainville, CT. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 13, 2013
Ballard Power Systems signed a supply agreement with the Center for Transportation and the Environment for a 150 kW FCvelocity-HD6 fuel cell module to be integrated into a bus that will be deployed with CTTransit in Hartford, Connecticut. The All-American fuel cell hybrid bus is expected to be delivered in 2015. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2022
Pace is the transportation backbone of Chicago’s suburbs and one of the largest public bus service operators in North America, serving an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. Designed and manufactured in the United States, Proterra’s electric transit buses are equipped with the company’s own battery technology systems.
Green Car Reports
MAY 11, 2017
This time, the action is in Connecticut, where on Monday the legislature's finance committee approved a bill letting Tesla do just that. 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.
Green Car Reports
MAY 4, 2014
In February, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced its "Revolutionary Dealer Award," which will recognize dealers that sell the most electric cars, according.'
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2011
Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities (NU). The town of West Hartford is expected to join the project shortly.
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.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The states of Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, and Rhode Island have already begun the process and are expected to adopt the regulations in 2023, according to ChargEVC. If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2021
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed HB 6688 , a bill that imposes a highway use tax (HUT) on every carrier for operating, or causing to be operated, certain heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles (Class 8-13) on any highway (i.e., not just limited-access highways) in the state.
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. […].
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 […].
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 […].
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.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2022
Connecticut. Signatories of the MOU represent 40% of the US population and 35% of registered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Other signatories to the memorandum of understanding include: California. Washington, DC. Massachusetts New Jersey. North Carolina. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Washington.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 12, 2022
HyAxiom, a Doosan company based in East Hartford, Connecticut, was established in 2014 as a result of Doosan Group’s acquisition of the fuel cell business of UTC Power. HyAxiom combines UTC Power’s 50 years of experience in hydrogen fuel cell technology development with Doosan Group’s engineering and large-scale manufacturing expertise.
Electrek
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The electric plane is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and needs to get to Easton, Pennsylvania. Remy Oktay, a student at Lafayette College, is planning the first electric plane flyover at a sporting event at the Lafayette-Lehigh football game on November 19, 2022.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The four projects selected to receive funding include the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn.; University of Connecticut. Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga.; GE Grid Solutions, LLC in Charleroi, Pa.; and Toshiba International Corporation in Houston, Texas.
Electrek
MAY 25, 2022
Kawasaki M8 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) electric trains began to run on Connecticut’s Shore Line East this week. The post M8 electric trains replace diesel trains on Connecticut’s Shore Line East line appeared first on Electrek.
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 […].
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 20, 2021
The announcement includes investments in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas and Wisconsin.
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