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Technology

  • Tip prompts FairPoint investigation

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 24, 2009

    A anonymous charge that FairPoint rigged a demonstration of its readiness to take over Verizon's landline operation last winter is under investigation by Vermont regulators and the beleaguered telecommunications company itself.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 24, 2009
  • Loud and clear | How VoIP can help businesses communicate better and save money

    Tom Wales August 24, 2009

    “Advice Squad” is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Tom Wales August 24, 2009
  • Russian hackers target Bangor businesses

    August 23, 2009

    Websites for a number of Bangor area companies went down last week after Internet hackers from Russia attacked a local web development company.

    August 23, 2009
  • FairPoint will hire consultant to tackle problems

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 12, 2009

    FairPoint Communications has agreed to hire an independent consultant to study its technologies and processes per the recommendation of the state Public Advocate's Office.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 12, 2009
  • Funding foresight | R&D investments pay off, but their future depends on consistent support

    Christian Mcneil August 10, 2009

    “Charting the Course” is written by GrowSmart Maine, a statewide nonprofit based in Portland that promotes and encourages new ways of thinking about Maine’s future.

    Christian Mcneil August 10, 2009
  • BIW union officers barred from elections

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 9, 2009

    Two former elected officers at Bath Iron Works' largest union have been barred by their parent organization from running for office.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 9, 2009
  • Explosion destroys pellet mill

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 9, 2009

    An explosion over the weekend destroyed most of the Geneva Wood Fuels pellet plant in Strong, but the owner says he will rebuild.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 9, 2009
  • Jackson Lab breaks ground on expansion

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 5, 2009

    The Jackson Laboratory broke ground yesterday on a multi-million-dollar expansion, as sales of the lab's mice have started to recover.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 5, 2009
  • FairPoint: UMS unfairly competing for stimulus bucks

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 4, 2009

    FairPoint Communications representatives are accusing the University of Maine System of unfairly competing with the telecommunications company for federal stimulus funds to boost broadband access in the state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 4, 2009
  • ImmuCell posts net loss in Q2

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 4, 2009

    A boost in revenue didn't help Portland biotech firm ImmuCell Corp. avoid finishing its second quarter with a net loss of $148,000.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 4, 2009
  • PUC upholds fines against FairPoint

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 29, 2009

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission rejected FairPoint Communication's argument that technical problems encountered in its switch from Verizon's network to its own were an "extraordinary event" and cause for waiving fines attached to its poor pe

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 29, 2009
  • FairPoint reshuffles debt

    Mainebiz News Staff July 28, 2009

    FairPoint Communications announced yesterday it is restructuring its debt to avoid bankruptcy, just as the company prepares to appear before state regulators today.

    Mainebiz News Staff July 28, 2009
  • Static over FairPoint | It's been more than one year since North Carolina-based FairPoint Communications took over Verizon's land lines in Maine and northern New England, and the company is still making news.

    Mindy Favreau July 27, 2009

    It’s been more than one year since North Carolina-based FairPoint Communications took over Verizon’s land lines in Maine and northern New England, and the company is still making news. Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines:

    Mindy Favreau July 27, 2009
  • MTI doles out $150k in seed grants

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 17, 2009

    The Maine Technology Institute board of directors yesterday approved more than $150,000 in seed grants to 15 Maine technology companies, according to a press release from MTI.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 17, 2009
  • FairPoint takes new tack, VT mulls giving it the boot

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 16, 2009

    FairPoint Communications has appointed an executive to address operational issues in northern New England, just as Vermont officials question whether they should allow the company to continue operating in the state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 16, 2009
  • FairPoint owes nearly $3M in fines

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 7, 2009

    FairPoint owes nearly $3 million in penalties to phone carriers in New England for providing them with poor wholesale service in recent months.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 7, 2009

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Sales of electric vehicles rose by 25% last year, with 17 million sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency's recent "Global EV Outlook." The trend is led by China, where half of the new cars sold were EVs. 

In the U.S., sales of EVs increased by 10% last year, but that was off the pace of 2023, when a 40% gain was recorded.  

The report noted a plateauing of sales in Europe, where some countries are rolling back incentives offered to EV buyers.