Leo Karl, the president of Karl Chevrolet, will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday, August 22, about advances in electric vehicle technology and how federal policy may affect the auto industry overall. The meeting will be in Morrill Hall in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, beginning at 10 a.m. with Karl’s presentation set to begin around 10:40 a.m., following the business portion of the meeting.
With improvements in battery technology, electric vehicles have seen a steady rise in the distance they can travel between charges, with many models now achieving more than 300 miles between charges, equivalent to a gasoline-fueled vehicle between fill-ups. Currently, EVs purchasers are eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, which expires at the end of September. In addition, the auto industry generally is expected to feel the impact from tariffs, as even American-made vehicles may have imported parts. Karl is active in New Canaan as a member of many civic and community boards, among them the Waveny Life Care Network as its past chair. He’s also a member of the New Canaan Rotary Club and is its past president and serves on the New Canaan Community Foundation board.
The New Canaan Men’s Club invites new members, men 55-years and older to join. For information about membership email ncmens@ncmens.info.
