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Plugging In: Electric Vehicles in Connecticut

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Yesterday was “National Plug In Day,” a celebration of the environmental and economic benefits of electric cars.

At CCSU, 100 people gathered with only 15 electric vehicles. You might think that by now, there should be hundreds - or thousands - of electric cars in Connecticut.  But there areonly 98 registered in the whole state.

That’s pretty sad, considering a few years ago Governer Rell formed a committee dedicated to expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in the state.

At that time there were only 2 manufacturers producing electric cars.  Now there are more than 30. But the costs - and the other barriers - are still high.

So, today, where we live, what’ll it take to get you to plug in?  Why aren’t more people driving electric cars?

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This program originally aired on September 24, 2012.

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