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Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate

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Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California’s EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network. Connecticut has been very proactive in its EV policy, in fact, and was one of the first states to revamp its EV policy around low-income households. Volkswagen ID.7

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Fear Mongering About Range Anxiety Has To Stop — CT Governor Calls Out EV Opponents

CleanTechnica EVs

In mid-December, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont was fed up with unrestrained political opponents who were fear mongering about electric vehicles. continued] The post Fear Mongering About Range Anxiety Has To Stop — CT Governor Calls Out EV Opponents appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Consumer Reports tests show EV range can fall far short of claims due to outside temperature

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Over the past year, Consumer Reports (CR) sought to answer the question of the effect of temperature on electric vehicle range by conducting seasonal testing on popular new all-wheel-drive EVs: the Ford Mustang Mach-E extended range, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Volkswagen ID.4

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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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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).

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GE EV Solar Carport Project debuts in Connecticut

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The GE EV Solar Carport Project made its debut in Plainville, Connecticut. Our objective with this project is to utilize a mix of installation formats to create a practical on-site lab to illustrate a range of design options when creating a solar system. GE EV Solar Carport in Plainville, CT. Click to enlarge.

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CT legislature passes highway usage tax on heavy trucks

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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.

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Mustang Mach-E origin, I-Pace gets more range, oil for hybrids: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

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

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