The West Coast states – not only California but also Washington and Oregon – have been aggressive about its support for electric vehicles (EVs). But did you know that the list of other “states” that offer encouragement for EVs include Maryland, the District of Columbia, Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma,Utah, Hawaii, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Virginia? If you have communities in any of these states, you may see an increased interest in charging stations as an amenity. What is your strategy to meet the coming resident demand?
Following is a link to a post from the US Dept of Energy detailing the local incentives in place: “During the past few years, several models of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including battery electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), have been introduced in the light-duty vehicle market….” Read More
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