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Technology

  • New FairPoint CEO displays optimism

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 2, 2009

    On his first day as CEO of FairPoint Communications, David Hauser yesterday said he will take every step possible to avoid bankruptcy, but that ultimately the decision will depend on its debtors.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 2, 2009
  • Maine orders 64,000 laptops

    Whit Richardson July 1, 2009

    The Maine Department of Education yesterday said it has ordered more than 64,000 Apple laptops for students and faculty in grades 7 through 12, and will place an additional order for up to 7,000 more laptops in the coming weeks.

    Whit Richardson July 1, 2009
  • Aroostook Internet expands coverage

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 1, 2009

    Aroostook Internet in Presque Isle is expanding through the acquisition Fort Kent-based SJV Wireless' wireless and dial-up Internet business, according to the Bangor Daily News.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 1, 2009
  • FairPoint considers bankruptcy

    Mainebiz News Staff June 29, 2009

    FairPoint Communications could file for bankruptcy unless its lenders agree to postpone interest payments due on $531 million in loans.

    Mainebiz News Staff June 29, 2009
  • FairPoint throws a counter punch

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 19, 2009

    FairPoint is responding to a legal threat from the Maine Public Advocates Office with a complaint of its own.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 19, 2009
  • Public Advocate puts FairPoint on the ropes

    Mainebiz News Staff June 18, 2009

    The Maine Public Advocate's office has filed a letter with the state Public Utilities Commission, indicating its intent to file a formal complaint against North Carolina-based FairPoint if the communications company doesn't live up to its allege

    Mainebiz News Staff June 18, 2009
  • CashStar lands $1M in funding

    Whit Richardson June 16, 2009

    CashStar, the online gift card company in South Portland, will receive the nearly $1 million in financing to continue developing its online services for retailers.

    Whit Richardson June 16, 2009
  • Fairpoint picks new CEO

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 16, 2009

    FairPoint Communications has named a new CEO to lead the company, northern New England's largest telecom company.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 16, 2009
  • Tech developments from FISC, mCaddie and Pricefalls.com

    June 15, 2009

    Maine has served as fertile ground for a few technology developments in recent weeks, from innovative gadgets to startup websites. Here’s a roundup:

    June 15, 2009
  • Propelled to succeed | An interview with Richard Lugg of SonicBlue Aerospace

    Michael Gurau June 15, 2009

    Richard Lugg’s dad — a defense/aerospace manager working in (generally) top-secret projects — made a sizeable imprint on his son. When he was just 5 years old, Richard was building space shuttles out of wood and glue.

    Michael Gurau June 15, 2009
  • Solar project, others receive MTI grants

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 10, 2009

    A solar company based in Rockland will receive a nearly $600,000 grant to build a solar panel manufacturing plant.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 10, 2009
  • TechMaine honors Portland businesses

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 9, 2009

    TechMaine, the state's resource and advocacy group for Maine's technology industry, recently presented awards to a few Greater Portland area businesses at its annual awards ceremony.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 9, 2009
  • Tax reform bill angers businesses

    Whit Richardson June 9, 2009

    Legislature's approval of LD 1088, the controversial tax reform bill passed on Friday, has prompted at least one local company to consider moving out of state, and caused another to question its future. The bill awaits Gov.

    Whit Richardson June 9, 2009
  • Verizon sheds more rural lines

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 13, 2009

    Verizon Communications Inc., which in 2008 sold its telephone lines in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont to FairPoint Communications for $2.3 billion, has made another deal that will allow it to shed its remaining rural landlines in 14 other states

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 13, 2009
  • FairPoint sees modest customer drop

    Mainebiz News Staff May 6, 2009

    FairPoint Communications lost only 1.8% of its phone access lines in northern New England during the first three months of the year, despite persistent customer service, billing and email complaints.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 6, 2009
  • National Semi furlough planned

    April 9, 2009

    National Semiconductor in South Portland will idle its South Portland plant for two weeks, starting Friday.

    April 9, 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.