This week, the Utah Foundation issued a report about steps the state could take to accelerate alternative fuel vehicles and, consequently, improve air quality.
For example, it noted that Utah lawmakers recently let a $1,000 incentive for electric car purchases expire. These incentives work, and could have an even larger impact if the amounts were larger and could be applied at the time of sale.
Perhaps the most important thing the state can do to encourage electric vehicle usage is investing in more charging stations. The Utah Foundation report cited a survey that found that more than 60% of car buyers said making it easier to charge up would increase the likelihood they would buy an electric car.