Barb and Greg Whitchurch We have been nudging friends toward giving up their gas-mobiles for years now. Our neighbor, in her early ‘80s, discovered in August that hers had become too expensive to repair, and she asked us for recommendations. … Continue reading →
Wayne Michaud For many of us, transportation is an important part of our lives. In more rural areas, transportation choices are usually more limited, leaving us with the most popular choice: the automobile. They get us to where we want … Continue reading →
Sherry Boschert First came National Drive Electric Day, more than a decade ago, when electric vehicle (EV) drivers gathered at events to show their cars and e-bikes and talk about their experiences with the EV-curious who came to ask questions. … Continue reading →
The Lebanon City Council this week publicly thanked 18 Upper Valley employers who offer some electric vehicle (EV) charging to employees or who otherwise facilitate adoption of EVs by employees. The proclamation will be displayed at the Upper Valley Electric … Continue reading →
Learn about the fuel and maintenance savings, zero-tailpipe emissions, and many other benefits. Experience firsthand the battery electric bus range, charging process, and handling in our northern New England climate and terrain. Click to register: White River Junction, VT … Continue reading →
Wayne Michaud A northern New England – north country winter scenario It’s 15ºF out and my car is sitting in the driveway with an accumulation of snow and ice. I need to drive to an appointment in 20 minutes. Now, … Continue reading →
Molly Passalacqua On August 16th, President Biden signed into effect the Inflation Reduction Act. A major goal of this act is to combat global climate change by encouraging individuals to purchase “clean” vehicles, such as electric or plug-in hybrid, and … Continue reading →
Under the Replace Your Ride program, incentives of $3,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis to income-eligible Vermont residents who retire a working, high-polluting vehicle that is at least ten years old and switch to a new or used … Continue reading →
George Harvey During the recent heatwave in California, grid authorities asked owners of electric vehicles (EVs) to delay charging them for a few hours to avoid additional demand at just the time when demand was highest. Ironically, this came only … Continue reading →
Members of the Act on Climate Vermont Coalition When it comes to getting where we all need to go – which often needs to be by car or truck in rural Vermont – the options for cleaner, more affordable vehicles … Continue reading →