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Lawmakers, VAST flag charging shortfalls as key barrier to electric snowmobiles
Summary
Committee members discussed electric snowmobiles with VAST director Cindy Locke, who said limited battery range (50–60 miles) and rural charging infrastructure — plus federal grant limits tied to interstates — hamper deployment despite industry interest and localized economic opportunities.
Lawmakers and the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers told the House Transportation committee on April 16 that electric snowmobile deployment faces two primary obstacles: current battery range and a lack of rural charging infrastructure.
Cindy Locke, VAST’s executive director, said manufacturers including legacy brands are developing electric models but that available battery ranges today (roughly 50–60 miles) fall short of what many riders…
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