ELectric Vehicles Imported Into the Country Will Have Duty and ABST Waived

( Cabinet Notes) The Cabinet congratulated CPM (Caribbean Premier Motors) for the unveiling of new models of Hyundai Electric Vehicles last evening, at a reception for hundreds of potential new car buyers. The CPM assured the attendees that their mechanics and other engineers had the capability to keep the EVs functioning, and that the cars are less costly to operate than the internal combustion engine vehicles which dominate the car market today. Both the Minister of the Environment and the Minister responsible for Technology spoke at the reception, applauding CPM for bringing the clean technology to Antigua and Barbuda. The drive to lower the carbon footprint of the State is one of the promises made by the current administration, and EVs succeed in making the country more “green”.  The new EVs will have Duty and ABST waived on entry, making them even more attractive than the fossil-fuel driven counterparts.