Two members of EV Club leadership team to participate in a panel organized by Save the Sound There is a panel (free registration) scheduled for Friday, May 21st at 12:00 PM, lasting for about an … Read more
A new report by the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis—which acknowledges in its opening sentence that it was commissioned by the Connecticut Auto Dealers Association (CARA)—paints a gloomy picture for the state’s economy if legislation … Read more
Rivian Brings New R1T to CT in Support of Direct Sales With the fate of SB 127 hanging in the balance in the waning days of the 2021 legislative session, a pre-production version of the … Read more
May 13, 2021 Electrification Coalition Support of SB 127 Comes from National Security Perspective The Electrification Coalition supports SB 127. Its mission statement states: “Accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles to improve our national … Read more
For those following the saga of SB 127, the bill that would enable EV-exclusive manufacturers to open stores in CT, this is a short Fact vs Fiction YouTube video that is worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht4avMauknQ Then go … Read more
Transportation Committee Vote Moves Bill to Full Chamber The Transportation Committee, by a vote of 26 to 10, moved SB 127 to the full chamber. There were several legislators who voted in favor of the … Read more
Headline photo courtesy of Will Cross Post by Barry Kresch Grassroots Momentum for the EV Freedom Bill The atmosphere was electric as about 100 EV enthusiasts came to Westport from all over the state for … Read more
Press Conference on March 22 for SB 127 The office of CT Senator Will Haskell is organizing a press conference for Monday, March 22. It will be held outdoors at the Westport Train Station (New … Read more
Volvo Is First Manufacturer to Bypass Dealers for EV Sales When we blogged about the EV Freedom Bill, SB 127, a short while back, one of the facts that we unearthed was that in Germany, … Read more
Rivian mobilizes reservation holders for support For those holding reservations for an electric pickup truck or SUV from new EV-exclusive manufacturer Rivian, where and how they will get possession of their vehicle when deliveries begin … Read more