The buildout of public electric vehicle charging stations along major roads in New Hampshire, a program started by the Biden administration, is moving forward. That seems inconsistent with President Donald Trump’s decision to end the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles in September.
There were 29 responses via email, voicemail and Facebook to this week’s Tele-Talk question: Will federal policies influence whether you buy electric?
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