16 automakers launch campaign to promote electric cars

Automakers around the U.S. really, really want you to drive an electric car. A group of car companies and state governments has launched a campaign Wednesday to convince consumers to consider electric cars. It's called "Drive Change. Drive Electric." Partners include BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo along with New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Jersey. SEE ALSO: The future of self-driving taxis may be closer than you think "What we're here to do is educate and inform consumers that there are a wide range of zero-emission vehicles, electric vehicles available in this region at a price point they can afford," said Toyota General Manager of Environmental Regulation Fred Turatti. Read more... More about General Motors, Electric Cars, Electric Vehicles, Honda, and Tech source: https://mashable.com/2018/03/28/drive-change-drive-electric-campaign/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial #Headlines by: Monica Chin

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