Archive for Tag: electric vehicles

Efforts to ban natural gas in NJ reach boiling point

TRENTON, N.J. – By approving controversial measures this summer pushing building owners to convert from natural gas to electric heat, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is teaming up with Gov. Phil Murphy to advance his green energy goals despite public outcry. Are the five government-appointed commissioners at...

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Murphy’s electric dreams hurt real people and businesses, Salem County lawmaker says

TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Phil Murphy has fast-tracked rules that will ban sales of new gas and diesel passenger vehicles in 12 years, enforced by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Consumers will be forced to buy electric or shop out of state for traditional fuel-powered vehicles, possibly leading...

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Proposed mileage tax erodes freedom and privacy, Space says

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Parker Space wants to stop the push for a mileage-based tax on New Jersey drivers being floated by Gov. Phil Murphy and out-of-state bureaucrats. He plans to introduce legislation that would not only prohibit that tax but also bar the state from funding mileage-based tax studies or pilots....

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McGuckin says Murphy has gone mental with green mandates

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Greg McGuckin criticized Gov. Phil Murphy and his clean energy mandates announced Wednesday: “Governor Murphy is out of his mind if he thinks he is saving the planet by eliminating gas-powered cars and homes. He is driving people out of New Jersey with his radical...

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Murphy administration’s Big Oil lawsuit is a political stunt that will only fuel higher prices, says Wirths

TRENTON, N.J. – Taxpayers can’t afford to play politics, says Assemblyman Hal Wirths following Tuesday’s Big Oil lawsuit announcement from Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration. Officials from the attorney general’s office, DEP and consumer affairs are suing five oil and gas companies and a trade group for contributing to the...

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VIDEO: Murphy says taxpayers should fund the wealthy’s electric vehicle purchases

TRENTON, N.J. – By 2040, Gov. Phil Murphy wants 85% of vehicles purchased or leased in New Jersey to be electric. Despite the hype, EVs account for less than 2% of registered vehicles in the state today. That’s because the vehicles and their maintenance are cost prohibitive for everyone...

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Electric vehicle fires spark New Jersey lawmaker to introduce bill requiring further training for firefighters, EMTs

TRENTON, N.J. – South Jersey EMT and lawmaker, Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, is concerned about the growing number of electric vehicle fires as sales soar and storms surge. The risks these fires pose to firefighters and EMTs prompted her to introduce a bill that would require New Jersey’s Division...

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