Nodding to climate and cost, Kennebunkport to lease two electric vehicles
Rebates from the manufacturer and Efficiency Maine result in a zero monthly lease payment.
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The town of Kennebunkport has agreed to lease two Hyundai Kona EV cars. One will be used by the Public Health Department while the second will be used by the town’s planning and codes enforcement personnel.
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KENNEBUNKPORT – With rebates from both the vehicle manufacturer and Efficiency Maine, Kennebunkport will take delivery of two electric vehicles with zero monthly payment leases.
Town Manager Laurie Smith told selectmen that staff had been researching the suitability of electric and hybrid cars for municipal operations as part of the town’s climate change goals.