May 14th, 2013 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kitzhaber today praised the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 280, Portland General Electric, Nissan, the Oregon-Pacific Cascade Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, and ECOtality for their partnership to install electric vehicle charging stations at the Oregon State Capitol. The entities provided funding and equipment, and the IBEW Local 280 AND the NECA provided labor, to install two Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations and one EV fast-charger on State Street near the Capitol.

“Building alternative fuel infrastructure gives drivers cleaner-fuel options and creates jobs,” said Governor Kitzhaber. “These latest charging stations are a great step forward on our statewide 10-Year Energy Action Plan and our efforts to build the West Coast Electric Highway.”

Alternative fuel infrastructure is a key component of the Governor’s 10-Year Energy Plan, which includes concrete steps to accelerate the market transformation to a more efficient, cleaner transportation system while opening up job opportunities in the clean economy. The charging stations are the latest in a regional effort to create the West Coast Electric Highway. Charging stations are already located up and down the Oregon Coast, in the Columbia River Gorge, and through the Willamette Valley’s wine country and beyond. Oregon now has almost 2,500 electric vehicles registered across the state and more than 40 EV fast-chargers.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is the state’s lead agency on the West Coast Electric Highway project. In May, ODOT’s success in deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure was recognized with a Biennial Federal Highway Administration 2013 Environmental Excellence Award in the Air Quality Improvement and Climate Change category. “Oregon is a clean transportation leader,” said Ashley Horvat, State of Oregon EV Lead, “And Oregon’s EV Industry is responsible for more than 1,600 jobs, more than $260 million in economic activity and more than $22 million annually in federal taxes.”

Partnerships between ODOT, IBEW, and many other Oregon utilities and organizations have led to the installation of charging stations around the state, creating jobs while increasing travel options for Oregonians. Tim Frew, Business Manager for IBEW Local 280, said, “This project is a good example that expanding options and resources for alternative fuel vehicles translates to new jobs. We’re proud to be part of this partnership to improve and expand infrastructure for this burgeoning industry.”

Combined Solution Showcased at CES 2013 January 8 – 11 in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 –Electric vehicle charging station leaders ChargePoint and DBT USA today announced plans to significantly expand the networked EV charging station landscape in North America. Through a partnership, DBT USA’s new North American portfolio of Level II EV charging stations now have the option to connect to ChargePoint, the world’s largest global EV charging network. Through ChargePoint, DBT USA can now provide station owners and EV drivers advanced features including the ability to help with trip planning, manage the cost of charging, and find and operate public stations. In a recent study by Pike Research, ChargePoint and DBT are rated as the number one and two EV charging station equipment manufacturers, respectively, in the world. The companies will showcase their combined solution at the Consumer Electronics Show January 8-11, 2013 inside the GoElectricDrive Tech Zone, booth #2826 (LVCC North Hall) and DBT USA booth #2931 (LVCC, North Hall).

“With 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 units installed worldwide, DBT is synonymous with innovative and comprehensive charging hardware,” said Hervé Borgoltz, DBT’s CEO. “By partnering with ChargePoint we now offer an intelligent solution for the North American market with advanced EV charging services the marketplace demands. ChargePoint is an ideal platform to bridge the connection between grid, vehicle, and drivers through our new charging infrastructure portfolio. By using DBT’s unique scalable hardware, this collaboration with ChargePoint will also allow electric charging operators to tailor their charging solutions to get the best return on investment possible, especially in the fleet and public charging areas.”

DBT USA’s GNS product portfolio, including the GNS Premium and the GNS Bundle now provide network services, via ChargePoint, for both charging station owners and EV drivers.

GNS Premium gives station owners the opportunity to manage payment as well as monitor station operating status via ChargePoint cloud services. GNS Bundle combines a GNS management unit with one or several GNS “satellite” stations allowing parking operators and fleet managers to progressively build their network of stations. GNS Bundle is ideal in helping them grow their charging infrastructure as new electric and plug-in hybrid models become available in North America. Both GNS Premium and Bundle models can be purchased with ChargePoint Network compatibility for EV charging station management.

For station owners, ChargePoint features include patent-pending ChargePoint Connections, support for multi-site deployments, and additional pricing models for charging services. ChargePoint optimizes management workflows, allowing station owners to operate more efficiently and with less effort while maintaining tight control over access and management rights. For EV drivers, ChargePoint-enabled locations are included on all ChargePoint mobile phone applications for iPhone and Android. These free ChargePoint mobile apps provide an easy way to locate stations near any specified address, get turn-by-turn directions, start and stop a charging session directly from a smart phone. Additionally, these apps allow drivers to utilize ChargePoint’s station reservation feature. Drivers can locate reservable stations, and then make, view and cancel a reservation directly from a smart phone.

“We are pleased to partner with DBT USA as they enter the North American marketplace,” said Pat Romano, president and CEO of ChargePoint. “ChargePoint’s open platform integrates seamlessly with DBT’s station hardware, enabling their customers to be part of the ChargePoint network.”

Pricing and Availability: DBT USA’s range of ChargePoint-enabled charging stations will be released in the first quarter of 2013.

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About DBT
DBT USA is the Chicago (IL)-based subsidiary of European pioneer DBT-CEV, an engineering company specializing in EV infrastructure solutions. DBT has been designing, developing and manufacturing a wide range of EV charging stations since 1992, with 10,000 charging points installed in more than 30 countries worldwide. A world-renown leader in e-mobility solutions, DBT has developed a portfolio of customized, normal, and fast-charging solutions for public and fleet applications. The company is currently involved in mass deployment of hundreds of DC fast chargers across Europe. For more information about DBT, please visit http://www.dbtus.com/ or follow us on Twitter (@dbtusa).

About ChargePoint, Inc.
ChargePoint is the largest online network of independently owned EV charging stations operating in more than 14 countries. ChargePoint provides everything an EV station owner needs to deliver turnkey electric vehicle charging services in their parking lots. For drivers, ChargePoint provides state of the art features including the ability to locate, reserve and navigate to unoccupied charging stations with online tools and mobile applications. ChargePoint locations may be found online and are included on the free ChargePoint mobile applications for iPhone and Android. The ChargePoint network is open to all charging station manufacturers. As an award-winning privately-held startup headquartered in Silicon Valley we’re always looking for the best talent! If you’re a high-energy, talented professional interested in an exciting career opportunity, visit our careers page or send your resume to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow ChargePoint on Twitter @chargepointnet.

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Campbell, Calif. January 7, 2013 –ChargePoint has been named as the leading electric vehicle charging station manufacturer by Pike Research. ChargePoint achieved the highest worldwide ranking for feature-rich EVSE offerings, market share, geographic reach and vision. ChargePoint maintained its leadership spot with strong strategy and execution scores and as a result continued to secure significant market share, according to the report. ChargePoint’s EV charging stations and cloud-based software solutions will be on display January 8-11, 2013 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas inside the GoElectricDrive Tech Zone, booth #2826 (LVCC North Hall).

“ChargePoint is focusing on its core competencies in IT and communications,” said Lisa Jerra, senior analyst at Pike Research. “ChargePoint continues to focus on all aspects of the EV charging ecosystem and leveraging the strength of the ChargePoint network by continuing to add other manufacturers’ EVSE products to the network. This increases the appeal to EV drivers and subsequently, to potential new customers for ChargePoint’s services. Essentially, the more comprehensive the network is, the more it becomes the de facto clearinghouse for EVSE sites.”

ChargePoint provides EV drivers state-of-the-art features including the ability to search for ChargePoint-enabled charging stations, get directions to charging stations, see if a station is in use or not, check pricing, reserve a station, and receive charging notifications. ChargePoint locations are included on all ChargePoint mobile phone applications for iPhone and Android. These mobile apps provide an easy way to locate stations near any specified address, get turn-by-turn directions, and even start and stop a charging session directly from a smart phone. Additionally, drivers can locate reservable stations, and then make, view, and cancel a reservation directly from their smart phone.

“We are extremely proud and honored to maintain our top spot as an industry leader,”

said Pat Romano, president and CEO of ChargePoint.“We continue to be the dominant player in our market both as the company with the best products and the company that is setting the model for our industry as it continues to flourish.”

For organizations considering offering EV charging services, ChargePoint offers “ChargePoint Test Drive,” a free seven-day trial to experience all the ChargePoint services platform has to offer. For more information visit: www.chargepoint.com/testdrive.

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About ChargePoint
ChargePoint is the largest online network of independently owned EV charging stations operating in more than 14 countries. ChargePoint provides everything an EV station owner needs to deliver turnkey electric vehicle charging services in their parking lots. For drivers, ChargePoint provides state of the art features including the ability to locate, reserve and navigate to unoccupied charging stations with online tools and mobile applications. ChargePoint locations may be found online and are included on the free ChargePoint mobile applications for iPhone and Android. The ChargePoint network is open to all charging station manufacturers. As an award-winning privately-held startup headquartered in Silicon Valley we’re always looking for the best talent! If you’re a high-energy, talented professional interested in an exciting career opportunity, visit our careers page or send your resume to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow ChargePoint on Twitter @chargepointnet.

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January 3, 2013 - This post holiday season finds the NAFTC a very busy place. We have recently completed the 2012 National AFV Day Odyssey, are preparing for training and presentations across the nation, and have developed and continue to develop new course work to reflect the rapidly changing field of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.

Some new courses coming your way in 2013 include the 40 hour Electric Drive Vehicle Automotive Technician Course, available for both technical college and Career and Technology Education (CTE) students, Electric Drive Vehicle Infrastructure Course, and second editions of our Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles, CNG Vehicle Fuel System Inspection, and Overview of Alternative Fuels classes. These trainings, along with the implementation of our Learning Management System, the launch of our award-winning First Responder Safety Training initiatives, and many other training opportunities have brought a successful 2012 to a close.

Our program activities continue to increase as we continue on our mission to end our nation's addiction to foreign oil through education on alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. We have several additional training and professional development opportunities upcoming and will send out notices as details are finalized. Today we are writing to inform you of the training opportunities to be conducted by the NAFTC beginning January, 2013.

Please take a look at the list of offerings below. We have multiple training opportunities to be hosted here at our national headquarters in Morgantown, WV, and as always our training schedule can be viewed on our website at http://www.naftc.wvu.edu/curricula_training/training_schedule.

CNG Vehicles Fuel System Inspector
January 30-31, 2013

Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles 
February 25-27, 2013

CNG Vehicles Fuel System Inspector
February 28-March 1, 2013

Electric Drive Vehicle Automotive Technician Training
March 11-15, 2013

Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles 
April 8-10, 2013

CNG Vehicles Fuel System Inspector 
April 11-12, 2013

Overview of Biodiesel
May 14-15, 2013

Basic Understanding of Battery-Electric & Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
June 4, 2013

Clean Air and Energy Independence - An Overview of Alternative Fuels
June 18, 2013

For complete details and to register, Click Here.

If you have questions on any of our offerings, please just give us a call at 304-293-7882.

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The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is a pioneer and national leader in developing, managing, and promoting programs and activities that desire to cure America’s addiction to oil, lead to energy independence, and encourage the greater use of cleaner transportation. The NAFTC is the only nationwide alternative fuel vehicle and advanced technology vehicle training organization in the United States. It is our mission to provide the training infrastructure for implementing widespread use of alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), and advanced technology vehicles, in an effort to increase our nation’s energy security and improve our air quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our transportation system.

The NAFTC is headquartered at West Virginia University and consists of National Training Centers (NTCs) located nationwide from Maine to California. Each NTC provides Training with Impact through its experienced instructors and real-world shop facilities.

Fortune 500 company installs 46 Blink charging stations across 12 workplace locations

SAN FRANCISCO – May 8, 2013 – ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation, and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company, today announced TI will install 46 Blink Level 2 charging stations at 12 office locations throughout Texas, including nine at its corporate headquarters in Dallas. TI is the latest in a fast-growing list of leading companies to offer workplace charging benefits to employees.

“TI offers a variety to ways to help employees find alternative, innovative commuting methods, especially in North Texas where our largest employee population resides. Adding EV charging supports another commuting choice for our employees,” said Paul Westbrook, sustainable development manager for TI. “We can’t predict the future, but we can certainly help shape it through actions like this. Several TI employees bought or leased an electric vehicle shortly after we announced the EV charging station program.”

“As a leader in developing the nation’s EV charging station infrastructure, ECOtality is pleased to partner with TI to provide its employees convenient charging access while at work,” said ECOtality CEO Ravi Brar. “With this development, TI further demonstrates why the company is a longtime leader in corporate citizenship.”

Blink Level 2 commercial charging stations feature an intuitive and interactive seven-inch touch screen that allows users to easily manage their electric vehicle charging experience. The TI stations are part of Blink’s nationwide network, which can be easily found via the Blink Map, available online and on mobile devices.

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About ECOtality, Inc.
ECOtality, Inc. is a leader in clean, electric transportation technologies. The Company operates three complementary lines of business: Blink, Minit-Charger and ETEC LABS. ECOtality offers electric vehicle charging stations under the Blink brand and provides a turnkey network operating system for EV drivers, commercial businesses and utilities. Minit-Charger manufactures and distributes fast-charging systems for material handling and airport ground support vehicles. ETEC LABS is a trusted research and testing resource for governments, automotive OEMs and utilities. For more information about ECOtality, Inc., please visit http://www.ecotality.com/.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors.  By employing the world’s brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology.  TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today.  Learn more at  http://www.ti.com/.

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MONROVIA, Calif., - May 9, 2013 – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced its selection by Ford Motor Company as the preferred installation partner and authorized charging station supplier for the Ford Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in electric vehicles.  Ford plug-in customers can now purchase a Ford-approved 240-volt charger and schedule a turnkey professional installation with a single telephone call to AeroVironment at 1 (888) 219-6747.  Soon customers will also have a web-based option for ordering their home charging package or purchasing their charging station.

AeroVironment brings extensive experience in plug-in electric vehicle charging solutions to Ford, with more than 11,000 charging stations deployed across North America. In addition to charging hardware, the company also offers the convenience of turnkey, professional installation performed by its nationwide network of certified installers and supported by a three-year onsite parts and labor warranty.  Many customers will have the opportunity to schedule a charging station installation in a single visit, without the need for a preliminary site consultation, depending on local regulations and the layout of their property.

“AeroVironment looks forward to delivering a complete home charging solution to Ford plug-in customers so they can enjoy the benefits and convenience of faster charging and cleaner driving,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment senior vice president and general manager of its Efficient Energy Systems business segment.  “Turning home garages into electric vehicle refueling stations with a single telephone call is one of several ways we work with transportation leaders like Ford to make it easy for drivers to enjoy the benefits of plug-in electric vehicles.”

AeroVironment’s 240-volt home charging package gives plug-in drivers more time and freedom.  Ford’s plug-in hybrid models, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi, will recharge in 2.5 hours, giving drivers another 21 miles of all-electric driving.  The Focus Electric will be ready for 76 miles of all-electric driving in less than 4 hours.  By comparison, charging the Focus Electric from a standard 120-volt wall outlet can require 18 to 20 hours for a full recharge.

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About AeroVironment 
AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops, produces, operates and supports an advanced portfolio of electric transportation solutions and electric-powered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). AeroVironment’s comprehensive EV charging solutions include EV home charging, public charging, fast charging, data collection, grid-integrated communications and complete installation, training and support services for consumers, automakers, utilities, government agencies and businesses. AeroVironment’s industrial electric vehicle charging systems support thousands of electric materials handling vehicles in mission-critical supply chains for Fortune 500 enterprises. AeroVironment’s power cycling and test systems provide EV developers and EV battery manufacturers with market-leading simulation and cycling capabilities.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s electric-powered, hand-launched unmanned aircraft systems to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and communication.  More information is available at  http://www.avinc.com/ and  http://www.evsolutions.com/.

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Westborough, Mass .— May 13, 2013 — A123 Energy Solutions, a division of A123 Systems LLC, and developer and manufacturer of advanced energy storage systems using A123 Systems Nanophosphate® battery technology, today announced that its Long Duration Grid Battery System (GBS-LD) meets the necessary requirements for CE Marking in the European Union (EU). Working with technical services provider TÜV Rheinland, A123 has certified that its GBS is compliant with the safety, operational and other criteria outlined by the EU’s Low Voltage Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. A123 Energy Solutions is now applying CE Marking to all its GBS-LD systems.

CE Marking signifies that the GBS-LD is compliant with EU legislation and that A123 is able to sell and ship the product throughout the European market. Specifically, A123 has certified that the GBS-LD meets the requirements of the EU’s Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. The LVD ensures that products like the GBS-LD are safe for their intended use and requires a high level of protection against possible hazards caused by electrical equipment. The EMC Directive is operational in nature and is designed to ensure that electrical equipment does not create electromagnetic disturbances that interfere with radio and telecommunication equipment.

“From our core Nanophosphate chemistry to our robust, fully integrated grid energy storage system design, A123 has remained committed to developing safe products. We believe this commitment is validated by certifying that our GBS-LD satisfies the necessary requirements for CE Marking,” said Bud Collins, president of A123 Energy Solutions. “We also view this as a significant achievement from a competitive advantage perspective as we believe we now have the only grid-scale lithium ion energy storage solution on the market today with the CE Marking, and we plan to continue working with TÜV Rheinland with the goal of achieving its official certification for our full suite of solutions.”

The GBS is the lithium ion energy storage and controls hardware component of the company’s fully integrated, grid-ready Grid Storage Solution (GSS), which also features a Power Conversion System as well as AEROS™, the company’s proprietary software designed to deliver full command and control functionality for seamless integration with existing utility systems. The GBS is based on modular, rack-integrated energy storage and controls hardware units which serve as the building blocks, which have also achieved CE Marking status, for easily configurable systems designed to meet application-specific requirements, scaling in size from hundreds of kilowatts to hundreds of megawatts. The GBS is available with onboard touch screen control panels, heat and smoke detection, and fire suppression to provide customers with the necessary infrastructure to operate it safely and reliably. The standard containerized GBS units are available in 20-foot, 40-foot and 53-foot lengths, but the core rack-integrated energy storage and controls units can also be deployed in buildings or other custom enclosures, and are all installed as ready-to-use turnkey energy storage systems by A123 Energy Solutions.

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About A123 Energy Solutions

A123 Energy Solutions, a division of A123 Systems LLC and a part of Wanxiang Group, develops and manufactures advanced batteries for electric grid, backup power and lead-acid replacement applications based on A123 Systems Nanophosphate® technology. As an industry leader in energy storage system integration focusing on high performance, efficient, safe and reliable battery systems, A123 Energy Solutions utilizes a state-of-the-art development center and ISO 9001-2008 certified facilities to design and manufacture advanced battery systems ranging from small industrial batteries to massive grid-scale energy storage systems. Its megawatt-scale Grid Storage Solutions have been successfully operated in commercial revenue service since 2009 around the world, and have to date reached over 100MW delivered. In commercial and specialty batteries, it provides energy storage solutions to fit the needs for telecom, IT backup, datacenter, medical, lead-acid replacement and other industrial applications. For more information, please visit www.a123systems.com/energy-solutions.htm.

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A Tualatin energy company has completed the two charging stations it promised in an arrangement with two Oregon electric vehicle supplier mainstays.
Powin Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Powin Corp. (OTC QB: PWON), completed the work on the quick charge stations with EV4 Oregon and Portland-based OpConnect. Oregon now counts more than 40 quick charge stations.

Drive Oregon kicked in $42,000 toward the project, which features a solar canopy and grid connection. The three companies said the project has created several clean energy jobs since launching in October.

Powin Corp. built the solar canopies at its Tualatin facility. Powin Energy’s engineers worked with counterparts at EV4 and OpConnect to design the “fast charger” and software that communicates with vehicles’ computer systems.

From Sustainable Business Oregon, 5/6/2013:  http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2013/05/powin-wows-ev-suppliers-with.html

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Summer is starting to wind down but GoElectricDrive is still working hard on finding you the coolest spots to charge your plug-in electric vehicle (EV). We loved visiting the beach resort in Hawaii last week, but this week, we’re ready to head to San Diego Botanic Gardens!

The Botanic Garden, located just 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, includes four miles of garden trails, vistas, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Because of San Diego’s mild climate, the garden is able to accommodate a diverse range of wildlife and plants from all over the world. Those who visit are encouraged to bring kids along since the garden also houses the Hamilton Children’s Garden, the largest interactive children’s garden on the West Coast.

Those who drive plug-ins don’t have to frantically search for an electric vehicle charging station while visiting. In fact, three new charging stations were recently installed near the Hamilton Children’s Garden section of the Botanic Garden. The charging stations are a part of the EV project, a nationwide effort to install 14,000 charging stations across the nation to increase electric and hybrid car adoption. The San Francisco-based company, ECOtality has been working on installing even more EV charging stations all throughout San Diego County where an increasing amount of businesses and nonprofits are choosing to support clean transportation. Being eco-conscious is so important to the garden that they offer free parking for those who own electric cars. Plan your own trip today.

Have you seen any other interesting places to charge? Or maybe there is a location that you wished had charging? We still need your help! Submit your pictures and ideas on our GoElectricDrive Facebook page!

Use our Charging Station Locator to discover more places to charge across the country. There are more than 10,000 public charging spots at more than 4,000 locations available today (source: U.S. Dept. of Energy).

As plug-in electric vehicles become more innovative, it seems as though charging options advance just as quickly. Just this week, General Electric (GE) and Urban Green Energy unveiled the world’s first integrated wind-powered electric vehicle charging station.

The new EV charging stations were developed by linking GE’s fast DuraStation EV chargers with a vertical wind turbine from New York’s Urban Green Energy. The DuraStation EV chargers are the same ones that were deployed in London during the Olympics to power a fleet of battery electric vehicles.

The wind-powered EV charging station, also known as the Sanya Skypump, can charge a Chevy Volt in just four hours. The charging station was installed by UGE Iberia, the Spanish branch of Urban Green Energy, just outside of Barcelona, Spain. The partners, however, plan to expand by installing more chargers later this year in busy locations all around the U.S. and Australia.

Since launching the Sanya Skypump, many other companies have expressed interest as they are looking for more ways to embrace sustainability.

What type of electric vehicle charging options do you think we’ll see next? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page and learn more about electric vehicle charging on GoElectricDrive