Maine is among a minority of states that do not charge electric vehicle registration fees, though that could change with a proposal currently before lawmakers.
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Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State
We know about Tesla, but what are Mainers saying with their Subarus?
As the connotations of driving a Tesla put the cars’ owners in a twist, we look at the state’s most popular vehicles and why we gravitate toward them.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Small, well-built Chinese EV, the Seagull poses threat to U.S. auto industry
A tiny, low-priced electric vehicle called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Anybody can buy an EV. Nobody should have to.
Claims about electric vehicles’ merits do not withstand close scrutiny.
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U.S. electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag China and Germany
It will be the first time more than 1 million EVs are sold in the U.S. in one calendar year, probably reaching between 1.3 million and 1.4 million cars.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
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Ford restarts factory after retooling to increase F-150 output, says orders are up
Two weeks ago, Ford slashed prices on the electric trucks by thousands of dollars across the board in anticipation of increased factory output, falling costs for battery raw materials and internal efforts to scale production.
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Ready to rev an electric vehicle? Maine buyers are running into roadblocks
It’s not just how hard it is to find an EV amid pent-up demand; there’s also tight financing and a web of complex tax credits.
Posted inNation & World
Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet
It’s set to buy at least 66,000 electric trucks in the next five years.