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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Data

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The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Data Center provides a searchable database for locating fueling stations for various types of alternative fuels, including electric vehicles. Currently the database lists 521 electric vehicle charging stations. Over 80% are located in California, which has 416 stations. The only other states that are in double digits are Oregon with 26 and Texas with 10. Arizona and Illinois are next with 8 each. Twenty-four states, or just under half, have at least one recharging station. Learn more:  AFDC.energy.gov

KB Homes To Offer Houses Pre-wired For EVs

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KB Homes is offering EV charging infrastructure as an option in their “Built to Order” new home construction package.  The option would provide technology for either EVs or plug-in hybrid vehicles and would get rid of the need for homeowners to retro-fit their new home.  This option fits into KB Homes overall initiative for building homes to an Energy Star standard and appealing to the demand for “greener” homes.  Electric vehicle proponents view the development of charging infrastructure in homes and public places as an important step in allaying range anxiety and demonstrating the permanency of the technology.  – Marc Cesare

Learn more:  Blog.fleetowner.com