DENVER -
During the same legislature in which one lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to force slow drivers to pull off major state roads, another lawmaker is backing a measure to put more electric cars, which only go up to 25 mph, on Colorado's roads.
"It saves money and cuts down on your carbon emissions," said Sen. Gail Schwartz, D-Snowmass Village, the car bill's sponsor. "It's a win-win."
Known as NEV's, or "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles," these tiny, golf-cart sized cars could be driven on any state road where the speed limit is 35 mph or lower, if this bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Don Marostica, R-Loveland, passes.
"You are legally able to drive 10 miles under the speed limit," Schwartz said. "You don't need to drive that gas-guzzling SUV every time you run an errand. You might use an electric car as your second car for short trips, and keep your other car for longer trips."
Going green has its benefits. NEVs cost less than three cents a mile to operate and about $3 to fully charge, which is done in the owner's garage simply by plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Not everyone will be able to afford the luxury of a second vehicle, however energy efficient. But Schwartz wants those who can to be able to fully realize their benefits.
"It's a limited use for these cars, but it's the beginning of a technology that should be mainstream," she said.
"It saves money and cuts down on your carbon emissions," said Sen. Gail Schwartz, D-Snowmass Village, the car bill's sponsor. "It's a win-win."
Known as NEV's, or "Neighborhood Electric Vehicles," these tiny, golf-cart sized cars could be driven on any state road where the speed limit is 35 mph or lower, if this bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Don Marostica, R-Loveland, passes.
"You are legally able to drive 10 miles under the speed limit," Schwartz said. "You don't need to drive that gas-guzzling SUV every time you run an errand. You might use an electric car as your second car for short trips, and keep your other car for longer trips."
Going green has its benefits. NEVs cost less than three cents a mile to operate and about $3 to fully charge, which is done in the owner's garage simply by plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Not everyone will be able to afford the luxury of a second vehicle, however energy efficient. But Schwartz wants those who can to be able to fully realize their benefits.
"It's a limited use for these cars, but it's the beginning of a technology that should be mainstream," she said.
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