Government officials, industry representatives, and environmental advocates agree: it’s time to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road in Massachusetts. EVs emit significantly less carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other pollutants into the air we breathe. Yet the market for EVs in Massachusetts is currently small, due largely to higher price tags,…
Mar 21
2013
2013
Mar 20
2013
2013
CLF Holds Successful Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Roundtable with Patrick Administration
Last week, CLF co-sponsored the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Roundtable with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Clean Cities. The invitation-only event resulted in 90+ RSVPs from government officials, business and utility representatives, advocates, and others, and was very well attended despite the ever-worsening weather forecast. Opening remarks from Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary…
May 8
2012
2012
Vermont’s Clean Energy Shortfall
The end of any legislative session is tumultuous. Vermont’s citizen legislature, that meets part-time only a few months each year, is no different. In this year’s end-of-session tumult, progress on clean energy was left on the cutting room floor. This is a big disappointment. The same legislature that made skiing and snowboarding Vermont’s official winter…
Jul 20
2011
2011
The future of transportation has arrived: CLF joins coalition in support of the electric vehicle
As American dependence on foreign oil only grows stronger, high unemployment remains steady, and pollution continues to rise, the current state of domestic affairs seems bleak.
Mar 23
2011
2011
Electric Vehicles continue to get cooler
We have discussed the pros and cons of electric vehicles on this blog in the past.
Oct 5
2010
2010
State Support for Electric Vehicles Gets The Green Light- But The Work’s Not Done
Tomorrow, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Ian Bowles, will announce new state support for electric vehicles and the infrastructure needed to support them. This is great news for the environment and the economy. Electric vehicles are a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful…