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States Race to Electrify Vehicles | Columbus News
A new Brookings report ranks states by EV readiness, with California and Massachusetts tied for first thanks to strong incentives, charging infrastructure, and perks like toll credits and waived registration fees. But even leaders face hurdles—Massachusetts struggles with manufacturer support and charging expansion, while California charges extra fees and lacks EV-specific electricity rates. Meanwhile, six states (Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, Ohio, Nebraska, South Dakota) have zero EV policies, and 19 others barely scratch the surface. The takeaway? State action alone won’t power the nation’s…
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