DEP official: Board to consider EV rules even as it urges Legislature to revise regulations

The Board of Environmental Protection delayed a vote on the rules this month, angering climate advocates who say Maine needs to act soon to limit gas-powered cars with their tailpipe emissions.

Maine board wants to hand decision on electric vehicle mandate to Legislature

If lawmakers step in, it will further delay a policy that environmental groups had hoped would already have been decided.

Maine’s proposed new limits for gas vehicles are delayed for a year

Environmental regulators had to delay a key vote after a storm caused widespread power outages, and they can't meet before year's end.

State environmental board postpones meeting to consider electric vehicle mandates

The massive storm that tore through the state has forced a Maine environmental board to postpone a Thursday meeting that was to consider electric vehicle sales mandates.

RSU 9 discusses the potential of electric school buses

Superintendent Christian Elkington and Director of Transportation and Custodial Services Richard Joseph Jr. discussed the future of electric school buses in the district on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Maine considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

While not as aggressive as California's standard, Maine's proposal would eventually require 82% of new vehicles sold to produce zero emissions.

Sen. Brad Farrin: Important decisions on electric cars should be made by Legislature

Maine regulators signal support for new clean car rules

The Board of Environmental Protection narrowly supports proposed electric car standards, but balks at similar rules for trucks. A final vote won't be taken until after board staff responds to more than a thousand public comments about the proposed rule.

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.

Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate

More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.