On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee heard testimony on several bills aimed at expanding use of electric cars.
One proposal, backed by Reps. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester, and Lenny Mirra, R-West Newbury, would reauthorize the rebate program for low-emission and electric vehicle purchases up to $75,000 and create a new rebate offering a $400 discount on those vehicles purchased from local auto dealerships.