The Energy Consumer's Bulletin- a New England energy news blog

Car Corner: Fall 2025

A lot has happened this year with shifting policy, but the electric vehicle (EV) market has persevered. Incentives play a critical role in making EVs more accessible, and the end of the federal tax credit has caused many EVs to sell fast in recent weeks. Fortunately, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island rebates are not going anywhere in the near term, and several more affordable EVs are set to enter the market this year. Charging infrastructure continues to grow more robust, too. EVs are here to stay, and we hope that you’ll choose to make the switch with us. 

Why We Need Electric Vehicles

To celebrate National Drive Electric Month, we want to remind ourselves of the environmental, public health, and economic benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and why they are so critical to the clean energy transition. 

As part of our Truth To Power campaign, we dispelled clean energy myths and hosted a webinar on the many benefits of EVs. This blog retells and expands on that webinar.

Electric Car Corner: Spring 2025

We are super excited about the sunnier and longer days, as well as seeing long-asleep plants begin to bloom. There is a lot of uncertainty at the federal level and about the future of the car industry, but we are here to deliver some positive news about the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Four Takeaways from the EPA’s Automotive Trends Report

Every year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releases an Automotive Trends report to highlight shifts in total emissions, fuel economy, vehicle performance, and other data from the nation’s light-duty vehicle fleet. The 2024 report (released in January 2025) showed some stark differences with past automotive trends, dating back to 1975. Here’s what we learned from reading the report.

Electric Car Corner: Winter 2025

Welcome back and Happy New Year! 

As we enter the new year, we want to highlight new and upcoming developments within the electric vehicle (EV) market and rebate programs, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, and the roll-out of the North American Charging Standard (NACS).  

Electric Car Corner: Fall 2024

Welcome to fall! While the seasons are changing, so is the electric vehicle (EV) market. Read the newest edition of our quarterly Car Corner to learn about new developments: which EVs are available for purchase or lease, upcoming EVs, the latest news on the North American Charging Standard (NACS), and updates on local rebates & incentives.

Want More Charging in Massachusetts? Come to a NEVI Open House!

This fall, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is hosting a series of Open Houses where you can learn more about the state’s plan to build fast charging stations with federal funding – and share your thoughts with MassDOT.