Join NRCM and others to learn about electric cars in Maine on Saturday, September 15 from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris, Maine, for the fourth annual EV Expo. The Transportation and Energy Working Groups of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy and the Maine Electric Vehicle Association will host… Continue Reading
electric vehicles
Sunday, September 16: EV Ride and Drive, South Portland
Whether you’ve never heard of electric cars, owned one for a while, or are anywhere in between, this is a great fun fall event, which is part of a national network of events happening all around the country for National Drive Electric Week. Join NRCM and our partners on Sunday, September 16 from 12 noon… Continue Reading
Poll Shows Maine Voters Ready for Action to Address Global Warming; Strong Support for Land for Maine’s Future and Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
Augusta, Maine – Today, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) released the results of a public opinion survey on the attitudes of likely Maine voters on a range of environmental and energy issues. The survey was completed in April by the Portland-based research firm Critical Insights. The results are being sent to more than… Continue Reading
June 2, 2018: Electric Vehicle Symposium—The Future is Here, Ellsworth
NRCM participated in an Electric Vehicle (EV) Symposium – The Future Is Here, hosted by A Climate to Thrive (ACTT) on Saturday, June 2 at the Moore Community Center, 133 State Street, Ellsworth. The Symposium featured a panel of speakers, including NRCM Climate and Clean Energy Policy Advocate and Staff Attorney Sue Ely, discussing all things EV and… Continue Reading
Maine Needs to be Ready for the Clean Car Revolution
By Jacqueline Guyol and Tony Giambro Bangor Daily News op-ed Maine is at a crossroads when it comes to the future of our transportation systems, as electric vehicles are increasing in popularity and hitting our streets in record numbers. The question is, will our cities and towns be ready for this impending shift? Time is… Continue Reading
Southern Maine Bus Services Consider Cleaning Up Their Act with Electric Vehicles
‘The future of public transit is electric,’ says the head of ShuttleBus-Zoom, which may join Greater Portland Metro and apply for grant money to replace diesel buses with electric ones. by Penelope Overton, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Greater Portland Metro and ShuttleBus-Zoom may come together to bring the first electric-powered buses to… Continue Reading
Electric Bus Demonstration Coming to Portland and Augusta
Mainebiz news story The Natural Resources Council of Maine is putting the word out that the electric bus manufacturer Proterra is bringing a zero-emission electric bus to locations in Portland and Augusta for demonstrations next week. The zero-emissions bus can operate all day on a single charge or by using on-route fasting charging infrastructure, according… Continue Reading
Lawmakers Oppose New Fees on Maine Hybrid and Electric Cars
Democrats on the transportation committee reject a LePage administration proposal to make electric and hybrid vehicles more expensive to own in Maine. By Peter McGuire, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Democratic lawmakers rejected a proposal from Gov. Paul LePage’s administration to make owning hybrid and electric cars more expensive in a committee-level vote… Continue Reading
March 22, 2018: Electric Bus Demonstration, Augusta
This zero-emission electric bus visited Portland and Augusta. It can run all day on a single charge, holds up to 77 passengers, and is much quieter inside and out compared to traditional diesel buses. Operational and maintenance costs are also lower—electric buses can save communities about $37,000 per year compared with diesel buses! Greater Portland… Continue Reading
