Fellows mentioned in this story: Aki Marceau, Cohort VI

From Honolulu Star-Advertiser:

Citing a steady growth in the number of electric passenger vehicles in Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Electric announced Monday it is seeking permission from the state Public Utilities Commission to expand its network of public EV charging stations while also reducing charging rates.

In September there were 16,588 EVs registered statewide, including 13,061 on Oahu. That statewide count represents an increase of 3,872 EVs, or 30.4%, from September 2020, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s Oct. 6 monthly energy trends highlights report.

However, with a total of 1,054,168 passenger vehicles, including 23,619 hybrid vehicles, registered in Hawai‘i in September, the EV market still has a lot of room to grow. By providing greater opportunities and incentives through its charging network, the company stated, it aims to help the state achieve its goal of becoming carbon net-negative by 2045.

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