New York’s Governor commemorated National Drive Electric Week by directing the State DEC to require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in the state to emit zero emissions in twelve years. At a press event in White Plains yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul said the goal is to have 35 percent electric vehicles on the road by 2026, and 68 percent by 2030…
Governor Hochul noted the costs for EVs are still too high, so an assistance program to help purchasers defray the cost will be continued. $10 million has been added to the state’s “Drive Clean Rebate” program, giving New Yorkers who purchase a qualifying car up to $2,000 per vehicle. The governor is also pushing to make more fast-charging stations available across the state.