BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 18, 2023
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection is considering the adoption of a California-inspired policy, which will force car dealerships to replace about half their inventory with electric vehicles. Furthermore, it will mandate 43 percent of new car sales be electric vehicles by 2027. As a consumer, this greatly concerns me. Maine, like many states, lacks the comprehensive charging infrastructure. Furthermore, the performance of electric vehicle batteries in colder climates poses a significant challenge. I urge the Board of Environmental Protection to reject the adoption of this potentially harmful policy. ~ Kathleen Szostek, Dixfield