What does waning interest in buying electric vehicles mean for R.I.’s green goals?

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INTEREST in buying a electric vehicle may be waning across, but state officials and data indicate that sentiment doesn't appear to be on the decline, at least not yet. / AP FILE PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH
INTEREST in buying a electric vehicle may be waning across, but state officials and data indicate that sentiment doesn't appear to be on the decline, at least not yet. / AP FILE PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH

Rhode Island is steadily plugging into the electric vehicle future – but it’s doing so against a backdrop of growing national hesitation. While the state continues to invest in EV infrastructure and policies to drive adoption, enthusiasm across the U.S. is cooling. A recent AAA survey shows only 18% of Americans are likely to buy

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  1. May we ask you rewrite this article with actual facts presented and not fossil fuel “feelings” interest money? The article claims that EV sales are waning yet sales increased almost 10% in 2024 compared to 2023 and have shown an increase of at least 7% monthly on a YOY basis so far in 2025. This fact is true and striking when compared to the massive decrease auto sales of at least 9-10% in this country. Is it possible for us to ask for a rewrite of this article to not reflect Exxon-Mobile’s feelings and instead give your readers, no PAYING subscription members, the actual facts?