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Maine Voices: We can’t be hypocritical about the full cost of ditching fossil fuels

by Zak Harding Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2023September 29, 2023

As we electrify, Mainers should also demand that we produce as much energy as we consume within our borders.

Letter to the editor: Yes, Mainers are ready to drive electric – and for good reason

August 28, 2023August 27, 2023

A recent op-ed argued that Mainers aren’t ready to drive electric cars and trucks (“Commentary: Maine is not ready for an electric vehicle mandate,” Aug. 22). This is simply untrue. The climate crisis is here, with the Gulf of Maine warming faster than the rest of the ocean. Rising temperatures and sea levels wreak havoc […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Maine must adopt stronger clean-car standards

August 7, 2023August 6, 2023

As an electric car owner in Maine, I was excited to read that the Natural Resources Council of Maine has put forward a petition to encourage the state Department of Environmental Protection to adopt stronger clean-car standards so that more Mainers can experience the benefits of zero-emission vehicles. I very much support this goal, especially […]

Business, Local & State

Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide

by Janet Briggs Staff Writer August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.

Business, Nation & World, News

Ford restarts factory after retooling to increase F-150 output, says orders are up

by Associated Press August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

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.

Business, Nation & World

Tesla and China’s BYD post record sales on surge in electric-vehicle demand

by Dana Hull, Danny Lee Bloomberg July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

In addition to slashing prices across its lineup, Tesla has offered perks such as 3 months of free fast-charging in the U.S. and insurance-related subsidies in China to stoke sales.

Local & State, News

‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Celebration, rally held in Portland

by Bonnie Washuk and Kelley Bouchard April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

The city and its residents tout the strides toward sustainability, with a rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall, and an event at Payson Park.