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Maine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

Maine environmental regulators are set to decide next week whether the state should join others in adopting California-style regulations to drastically limit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.
Supporters say the proposal before the Board of Environmental Protection on Dec. 21 simply accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles, which is already happening, and that delaying a decision would push back the standards by a year.
If approved, the standards would go into effect for 2027 vehicles and would eventually require 82% of new vehicles sold to be considered zero emissions by the 2032 model year, said Jeff Crawford, director of the Bureau of Air Quality for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Maine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

Maine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

Maine's environmental board is set to decide next week whether the state should adopt California-style regulations limiting the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.

https://apnews.com/article/maine-california-electric-vehicle-car-rules-fda4f0b46da024cba3e22539bf2dc86f






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  • Kevin

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    This will go a long way in encouraging uptake

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    • winnie nguru

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      Incentives always go along way in helping people or companies achieve results. This is doable

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      • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

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        The proposal accelerates EV adoption, aligning with existing trends, and aims to implement standards for 2027 vehicles.

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        • George Kariuki

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          These incentives could boost the state's economy by creating jobs in the electric vehicle industry and attracting investment. Maine has the potential to become a leader in clean energy.

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          • Rotich Kim

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            This is a positive response we need more of such solutions

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            • Gorffly mokua

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              Great! Incentives such as tax credits and other financial rewards have been effective in encouraging consumers to switch to electric vehicles.

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              • walter lungayi

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                This is a positive step towards promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions.

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                • Jane Wangui

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                  @walter_lungayi definitely less carbon emissions with EVs.

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                • Princess

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                  It's encouraging to see Maine exploring incentives similar to California's to promote electric vehicle sales.

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                  • Gorffly mokua

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                    @princess_nel_268 This is the way to go!💚

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