Electric vehicles

Published
August 17, 2023

Maker of Maine’s electric buses files for bankruptcy

Proterra said it will maintain normal business operations as it navigates a reorganization, but local transit services say they can pivot if that doesn't pan out.
Published
August 17, 2023

Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate

More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.
Published
August 16, 2023

What has the Inflation Reduction Act done for Maine’s climate so far?

The biggest benefits provided to Mainers by the landmark law so far are the federal electric vehicle and heat pump tax credits that became available in January.
Published
August 16, 2023

Commentary: Proposed California rule ignores need for technology to meet business consumers’ demands

Rushing the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles will hurt industries that support countless Maine families and do little to help our environment.
Published
August 7, 2023

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

Published
July 27, 2023

Wex will invest $100 million in the future of electric vehicles

The strategy might seem like a shift for the Maine-based payment processing company, but it's long been involved in the EV industry.
Published
July 25, 2023

Another View: Electric vehicles are coming. The UAW must adapt.

EVs are the future, and there’s no way to turn back the clock to the days of large industrial assembly lines.
Published
July 20, 2023

Environmentalists petition state to adopt stronger clean vehicle standards

The proposed regulations would require vehicle manufacturers to increase sales of new electric vehicles in Maine.
Published
May 16, 2023

The Recycle Bin: The ins and outs of electric-vehicle batteries
Published
April 13, 2023

“Electrify Everything!” program revamped

South Portland's electrification rebate program has been expanded in the city's push for climate goals.