PUBLIC HEARING ALERT: “ROADMAP” TO EV MANDATE

Democrats and the Governor have recharged their effort to mandate electric vehicles in Connecticut and on Wednesday, you have a chance to make your voice heard. On March 13th at 10 AM, the Transportation Committee agenda features HB 5485, which creates a council to steer the state toward banning gas-powered vehicles.

The “Roadmap” doesn’t require a review of the costs associated with:

• Charging infrastructure & electric grid upgrades
• Increased electric supply needed
• End of life battery disposal
• Adverse impact on infrastructure from increased weight of EVs
• Gas tax revenue replacement

The “Roadmap” also does not:

• Require a review of the adverse environmental aspects of EVs, such as mining of raw materials and excessive tire debris
• Require a review of issues relating to pollution from other states traveling east to Connecticut.
  

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To submit written testimony (select HB 5485)- Click Here.

To register to speak – Click Here.