EVs by Make by City
Post by Barry Kresch Estimates of EV Fleet Composition by Make Within City This is something we haven’t published in a while. Not that we don’t find it interesting, but the DMV broke apart the … Read more
Electric Vehicles
2020 – Turnover And Internal Dynamics of EVs in CT
The Equivalent Of 52% of EVs Added To The File in 2020 Turned Over EV registrations in Connecticut increase 18.2% in 2020, a not great number in a very difficult year. However, as difficult as … Read more
New Program Rules Adopted by CHEAPR Board
Higher Incentive Levels, Low MSRP Cap, New Income-Limited Incentives Note: This page is updated to note that the new incentive levels have been implemented as of June 7, 2021. The CHEAPR home page has been … Read more
Rivian Alerts Reservation Holders in CT, Urges Support of SB 127
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
BEV Registrations Up 28% in 2020
Updated CT EV Registration Files Post by Barry Kresch 2020 was a difficult year to say the least with overall domestic automobile sales sliding 15% from 2019. Against that background, EV registrations in CT (a … Read more
EV Ownership Increases 18.2% In a Difficult Year
DMV Releases Updated EV Registration Data There are 13,800 EVs registered in CT as of January 1, 2021, according to data released by the Department of Motor Vehicles in its statutorily required semi-annual reporting. This … Read more
PURA Straw Proposal for Statewide EV Program
This is a copy of the statewide EV Program straw proposal that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has released. Public comments are being accepted until Jan. 29. Sorry, but this is not downloadable from our … Read more
It Is Time for EV Freedom
Direct Sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) Should Be Permitted in CT Post by Barry Kresch Governor Lamont has signed onto the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI), a regional cap and invest plan. At the same time, … Read more
Aptera to Visit Westport
Aptera to Visit CT This is still tentative but we think it will happen. This will be a cool event, so we thought we’d tease it. Aptera is a 3-wheeled vehicle with integrated solar. Due … Read more
CHEAPR – Nov Update and Prolonged Limbo
CHEAPR Remains in a Limbo Which Might End Soon The combination of the 2019 legislation authorizing a modest, but steady funding stream, along with new program elements, and changes made by DEEP to the program … Read more