If members of the Rensselaer community are considering getting a new car, an electric vehicle (EV) might be a good option. They can get assistance from Drive Green with National Grid, which recently updated their program to make it easier to connect with a local dealership that just might have the perfect EV. More information is available here: drivegreen.nationalgridus.com

EVs are cheaper to operate than gas-powered cars:

1. Fuel costs: It’s cheaper (and cleaner) to drive a mile on electricity than it is to drive a mile on gasoline and electricity prices are much less volatile than gas prices. Savings on fuel alone can amount to several hundred dollars per year.
2. Service: Electric vehicles require much less service than gas-powered cars because they have fewer moving parts, so switching from a gas-powered car to an EV offers significant service savings.

Details are available at: drivegreen.nationalgridus.com/learn/benefits

To make it easier for people to navigate EV offers and get into an EV, Drive Green with National Grid offers a website with accessible educational materials and discounted deals from local dealers.