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Maine Could Challenge Expected Rollback of Vehicle Emissions Standards
by Vivian Leigh News Center Maine news story Watch full news video. AUBURN (NEWS CENTER Maine) — The Trump administration is reportedly poised to roll back vehicle emissions standards as early as next Tuesday. Critics say it could cripple efforts to fight climate change. The standards, which were approved during the Obama administration, call for… Continue Reading
October 4, 2017: Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive, Brunswick
Thank you for joining us for an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4th, at Southern Maine Community College’s Midcoast Campus Student Commons at 29 Sewall Street, Brunswick Landing, Brunswick. Attendees had a chance to take an extended lunch break and join NRCM and our co-sponsors to test… Continue Reading
NRCM Testimony in Support of LD 1062, “An Act to Expand the Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Maine”
Senator David Woodsome, Chair Representative Mark Dion, Chair Joint Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities & Technology My name is Dylan Voorhees and I am the Clean Energy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). Thank you for allowing us to present this testimony. NRCM strongly supports efforts to expand the use of electric… Continue Reading
Trump’s Attack on Cleaner Cars Will Harm Maine, Statement by NRCM
Statement of Dylan Voorhees, Climate & Clean Energy Director, Natural Resources Council of Maine “President Trump has proposed rolling back pollution and efficiency standards for new cars and trucks. This would be bad news for Maine. “Since Maine has one of the highest asthma rates in the nation, air pollution is a big issue. And… Continue Reading
Electric Vehicles Not Surging in Maine, But Increasingly Attractive
By Tom Porter MPBN news story Listen to full news story PORTLAND, Maine — As car giant Volkswagen reels from revelations that it rigged emissions tests on millions of diesel-powered cars, green power advocates point out that there’s one type of automobile whose environmental friendliness is guaranteed. That is, of course, the electric vehicle, or… Continue Reading
September 13, 2015: Drive Electric Day, South Portland
Drive Electric Day! Sunday, September 13 from noon to 4:00 p.m. South Portland Community Center (21 Nelson Road, South Portland) Electric vehicles are on the streets of Maine in growing numbers! The beautiful city of South Portland, Maine was again our host for this year’s National Drive Electric Week plug-in vehicle expo. The free, fun… Continue Reading
New Maine Law Aims to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Senate Democrats say there are only 30 electric vehicle charge stations in Maine. The Associated Press news story AUGUSTA — A new state law is designed to help increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Maine. The bill was signed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage last week. It will go into effect 90… Continue Reading
Electric Car Enthusiasts Amped About New Chargers
by Tim Goff WCSH-6 news story SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Electric car enthusiasts joined community leaders to unveil a new charging station that not only cuts down on time, but will get motorists back on the road at no charge at all. The DC Quick Charge station now sits along side another two… Continue Reading
