December 11, 2008 - Governor Lingle's Weekly Radio Address - Phoenix Electric Cars

"This week, Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares and I had the honor of unveiling an exciting development in Hawai`i's pursuit of energy independence. Working with Maui County and Maui Electric, we plan to bring electric vehicles to the island of Maui by 2009.

This public-private partnership to bring electric vehicles to our state is another significant development in the Hawai`i Clean Energy Initiative, as we seek to reduce Hawai`i's dependence on imported oil. 

The introduction of Phoenix Motorcars is also an important part of our Administration's five-point economic action plan, which includes attracting innovative private investments to our state, especially in the area of renewable energy technology. 

This investment highlights the confidence companies have in Hawai`i and the recognition of our ongoing collaborative efforts to capitalize on our state's abundant natural renewable energy resources."