electric cars

Published
May 13, 2024

Small, well-built Chinese EV, the Seagull poses threat to U.S. auto industry

A tiny, low-priced electric vehicle called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.
Published
April 8, 2024

Another View: Bring buttons and dials back to cars. Touch-screens distract drivers.

The screenification has gone too far. U.S. regulators should follow their European counterparts.
Published
February 9, 2024

Opinion: Anybody can buy an EV. Nobody should have to.

Claims about electric vehicles' merits do not withstand close scrutiny.
Published
November 23, 2023

U.S. electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag China and Germany

It will be the first time more than 1 million EVs are sold in the U.S. in one calendar year, probably reaching between 1.3 million and 1.4 million cars.
Published
October 8, 2023

The Recycle Bin: A look at energy efficiency in personal transportation

Published
October 1, 2023

Our View: Clean vehicle standards will get Maine where it needs to go

Requiring electric vehicles to be sold here is a logical step toward reducing carbon emissions and building a cleaner, healthier economy.
Published
September 30, 2023

Maine Voices: We can’t be hypocritical about the full cost of ditching fossil fuels

As we electrify, Mainers should also demand that we produce as much energy as we consume within our borders.
Published
August 28, 2023

Letter to the editor: Yes, Mainers are ready to drive electric – and for good reason
Published
August 7, 2023

Letter to the editor: Maine must adopt stronger clean-car standards
Published
August 3, 2023

Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide

The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.