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, Maine
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, Maine, 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, Maine
Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
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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.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Source
Maine to provide $5.1 million in subsidies to give a boost to electric car sales
The state will use money it received in the Volkswagen settlement to fund the program, which also will include at least 50 vehicle charging stations.
Posted inBusiness
AAA: Cold weather can cut electric car range over 40 percent
A new study finds that cold temperatures can sap electric car batteries, temporarily reducing their range by more than 40 percent when interior heaters are used
Posted inBusiness
State prepares to install string of high-speed chargers for electric vehicles
Seven stations scattered from Kennebunk to Jackman are expected to come online next year, giving vehicles a fast charge that will take them 240 miles.
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LL Bean home to biggest car-charging station in Maine
FREEPORT (AP) — Maine-based L.L. Bean has doubled the number of electric car charging stations, making it the largest charging station in the state. L.L. Bean installed eight Tesla super chargers last winter and added another eight Level II chargers this summer, for a total of 16 car chargers. A ribbon-cutting this week in Freeport […]