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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Massachusetts is paving the way for more electric vehicles on the roads, despite cuts by the federal government.
While the Trump Administration slows down EV incentives, an investment of $46 million was made available through the Department of Environmental Protection to go towards strengthening charging infrastructure across Massachusetts over the next two years.
The grant comes in response to the growing popularity of rechargeable cars. By 2030, it plans to install 46,000 publicly accessible charger ports in much-needed areas, such as workplaces, universities, and other public locations.
For current electric drivers, like Boston resident Jaron, the new plan is something to look forward to.
“It’s unfortunate that the federal government is cutting back funds, [but] I do like the idea that we’d have more access to it, especially as an EV driver,” said Jaron.
Others don’t seem to be as interested in the funding, like Kim from Tewksbury.
“I do not have an EV, I do not know anybody who drives an EV, I don’t think it would work for me just because it takes time to charge it,” said Kim.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.