Connecticut
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When companies want to sell more of something, they market it. Now, at long last, electric cars are about to get the same treatment.
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CT dealer incentive for electric-car sales works, could be improved: report
Connecticut ushered in a unique electric-car incentive in 2014, and the first points of data on its effectiveness have now been published. The Connecitcut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program not only provides a direct incentive for consumers to buy electric cars, it...
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Tesla faces battle over direct sales to buyers in Connecticut
Another month, another Tesla battle with auto-dealer lobbyists in another state—or so it seems in the company's ongoing battle to sell electric cars online directly to buyers. This time, the action is in Connecticut, where on Monday the legislature's finance committee approved a bill letting...
John Voelcker -
Second Honda dealership achieves grid-neutral status
If you're planning on buying a green car, have you ever wondered if you'll be making the purchase at a green dealership? As cars get more efficient, the carbon emissions related to the infrastructure for manufacturing and selling them should be considered as well. Honda has made some efforts in...
Stephen Edelstein -
Sites of four Northeast hydrogen fueling stations announced by Air Liquide
Air Liquide plans to install hydrogen stations in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Stephen Edelstein -
Is this 1896 horseless carriage the world's very first hybrid car?
An 1896 Armstrong phaeton could be the world's first hybrid car.
Stephen Edelstein -
The 2016 Kia Soul EV will be offered in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.
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Why Electric Cars Are Rare Outside CA: Arcane 'Travel Provision' Rule
The sparsity of cars with plugs has been one of the biggest frustrations for Northeastern electric-car shoppers and advocates. While California buyers can choose among roughly two dozen different battery-electric and plug-in hybrid offerings, just a handful are available outside the state. And...
John Voelcker -
Connecticut Electric-Car Incentives Unveiled, Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Included
Connecticut will offer rebates of up to $3,000 for the purchase of new electric cars.
Stephen Edelstein -
Connecticut Considers Bill To Let Tesla Sell Direct To Buyers
Connecticut may change dealer-franchise laws to allow Tesla direct sales.
Stephen Edelstein -
Rewarding Dealers Who Sell Electric Cars: Connecticut Takes The Lead
The Connecticut "Revolutionary Dealer Award" is meant to encourage the sale of electric cars.
Stephen Edelstein -
EPA Lifts Gasoline Restrictions In Wake Of Hurricane Sandy
In 1990, the Clean Air Act amendments set out special rules regarding the manufacture and sale of gasoline in the U.S. This week, some of those rules have been suspended in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The amendments require that reformulated gasoline, or RFG, be used in cities with high levels of...
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A garage caught fire, destroying the two cars inside. That's what we know. One of the cars inside was a brand-new 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and the other was a home-converted electric car. But because of that, what we've gotten from various media is inaccurate at best, and potentially quite misleading to the general public. So we think a bit of perspective is needed. One conversion, one Volt The facts: Around 4 am Thursday morning, a two-car garage caught fire at the Center Hill Road home of Storm Connors, in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. Thanks to a firewall between the garage and the house and quick...