From 2012 to 2016, Monroe County saw relatively flat electric vehicle (EV) sales. EV purchases during this period averaged just over 260 units per year. However, in 2017 EV sales jumped to nearly 2.5x this five-year average![1]Further, in 2017, Monroe County tracked slightly ahead of the nation, with roughly 1.3 percent of new light-duty vehicle…
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Each month, we share a testimonial from a local EV owner. In July, we’re pleased to feature David Owen. Why did you first decide to purchase an EV? My wife and I decided to get an electric car for the environmental reasons, but also because of the financial savings. We had to do our part…
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Each month, we share a testimonial from a local EV owner. In June, we’re pleased to feature John Fleckenstein. Why did you first decide to purchase an EV? I thought I would start out by telling you how my interest for electric cars got started. I saw my first electric car in the 70s. It…
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Eager to get behind the wheel of the newest electric vehicle (EV) from Tesla? After a slower-than-anticipated rollout of their newest offering, Tesla is beginning to fulfill Model 3 orders all across the country. Deliveries began on the west coast and worked their way east, so New Yorkers hoping to get their hands on one…
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Each month, we’ll share a testimonial from a local EV owner. In January, we’re pleased to feature Rich Stein. Rich is the Director of Energy Management at the University of Rochester and a ROC EV board member. “I own a 2014 Chevy Volt that is extremely fun to drive. Driving an electric car is a…
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