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Branford introduces dozens of fully electric school buses
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (137+ words) BRANFORD, CT (WFSB) - Dozens of fully electric school buses are ready to hit the streets in Branford. Branford Public Schools partnered with Zum to make it happen. Back in 2022, the state passed a commitment that vulnerable communities must have electric…...
EV drivers face reduced range and longer charging times during frigid temperatures
3+ week, 1+ day ago (368+ words) ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - Extremely cold temperatures are forcing electric vehicle batteries to drain faster, creating challenges for drivers who must plan ahead to stay on the road. Running heat drains the battery more and adds to the problem, but…...
State DMV installs 36 electric vehicle charging stations
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (163+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has installed 36 electric vehicle charging stations across six branch locations to provide added convenience for EV drivers. The charging stations are now available in Cheshire, Enfield, Hamden, Norwalk, Old Saybrook and…...
$7,500 tax credit for EV buyers is expiring
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) (CNN) - Time is running out to get an electric vehicle tax credit. Under President Donald Trump's spending and tax package, the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers ends on Oct. 1. In recent weeks, some buyers have rushed to get deals…...
I-Team: Electric vehicle owners find flaws in new car tax system
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (794+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The I-Team has been looking into complaints about Connecticut's new car tax system. A new law about how to calculate car taxes went into effect this year. After our reporting, multiple electric vehicle owners reached out to…...
Tax credits for clean energy projects ending, DEEP warns
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (237+ words) HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection had a message for anyone looking to go green and save green. DEEP said those people need to take action before the end of the year. Tax credits and…...
Trump offers support to Musk’s car company in a surprising post as Tesla stock plunges
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (508+ words) I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, Trump wrote on Truth Social. The post wasn't enough to help Tesla's stock, which fell sharply after the company reported another quarter of lackluster financial results and Musk warned…...
Connecticut changes formula to calculate car taxes, leaving some with higher bill
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (286+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Your Connecticut car tax bill should have come in the mail this week, and viewers kept asking the I-Team why they were paying more this year if their car is getting older. Glenn Murano lives in Southington…...
Trump expected to reverse California’s gas car ban
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (121+ words) (CNN) " California's ban on selling new gas-powered vehicles after 2035 is expected to be reversed. In a social media post, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley said his resolution ending the ban will be signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday. Supporters of…...
I-TEAM: Solar farms in your neighborhood. Who’s making the decisions?
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (257+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Solar farms in our state will now have to pay more in taxes. But there have not been any changes in who gets to decide if a solar farm is built in your neighborhood. Our investigation found…...