The Connecticut Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Council set a goal of 25,000 electric vehicles on state roads within a decade, along with supporting charging stations.
General Motors Corp. is scheduled to begin selling the Chevy Volt in Connecticut this November, among the first states where the car will be available. Nissan is also promoting the rollout of its Leaf electric model in Connecticut.
“We want to be a national leader in this emerging industry,” Gov. M. Jodi Rell said, in a prepared statement. “Carmakers have taken notice and that is why Chevrolet has chosen Connecticut to be one of the first markets for its Volt. I want our state to be essentially a magnet for all facets of the electric vehicle industry ”“ from manufacturers, to component suppliers, to auto dealers.”
Among other proposals, the EV Infrastructure Council is recommending the state adopt tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases, target state financing programs to support business startups in the industry, install charging stations at state buildings and attractions, allow such cars to use high-vehicle occupancy lanes and create priority parking.
