PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 2, 2023
Maine lawmakers are considering a plan to launch a trial electric vehicle rebate for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to find out if they will work in Maine’s challenging environment and if the state’s industrial sector is willing to give them a shot. Environmental groups supported the idea, while industry representatives urged cautious support for a pilot program. There was pushback, however, from lawmakers who think the state should use its electric vehicle funding to help low- and middle-income Mainers who are eager to buy electric cars, SUVs and light-duty trucks before subsidizing their purchase by reluctant for-profit corporations.