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Dirty money from polluters funds clean-car incentives in Rhode Island

Green Car Reports

Rhode Island is one of the many states to offer purchase rebates for new electric cars. Under the recently introduced Driving Rhode Island to Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) incentive program, buyers can get up to $2,500 for their electric-car purchases.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Teslarati

At the same time, we will reduce climate pollutants from the transportation sector, the greatest source of planet-warming pollution in New Jersey and the nation.” Despite the impending ban, New Jersey will not prohibit the ownership or use of gasoline-powered cars or force consumers to buy electric cars.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

People with electric vehicles couldn't charge them to evacuate or heat their homes. Those who want an electric vehicle and can afford it have every right to purchase one. People shouldn't be compelled to purchase them. The bottom line is that the government has no right to mandate what kind of car you drive."

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What a month for EVs!

Plug in America

I watched President Biden’s speech to the joint session of Congress on April 28, and I was dazzled to see the role that electric vehicles play in his plans. He repeated his commitment from the campaign to building 500,000 charging stations so we can “own the electric car market.”