As extra People flip to electrical automobiles (EVs) for savings on gas and environmental causes, the variety of EV charging stations is anticipated to extend considerably.
To this point the Saucon Valley hasn’t seen a proliferation of EV charging stations, however one within the Large grocery store parking zone close to Hellertown could possibly be an indication of issues to return.
On Thursday, contractors had been working to put in the charging station close to the entrance of the shop, which is positioned within the Creekside Market purchasing middle on Rt. 412.
An emailed request for extra data from the corporate’s public relations workplace wasn’t instantly returned Thursday.
In line with an interactive map on the website PlugShare, a public EV charging station is positioned at JCL Automotive in Hellertown and a charging station for lodge friends solely is positioned at Homewood Suites close to the Promenade Outlets at Saucon Valley in Middle Valley.
In South Bethlehem, greater than half a dozen charging stations are listed on the map.
PlugShare listings embrace specs for particular person charging stations in addition to opinions and different data.
In line with the map, two public Stage 2 Volta stations are positioned on the Large retailer at 2918 Easton Avenue in Bethlehem Township, the place they’re out there totally free use by prospects between 6 a.m. and midnight each day. One other Volta station is out there on the Large on 25th Avenue in Palmer Township, whereas Complete Meals in Decrease Macungie Township is one other instance of a grocery retailer chain that provides prospects the usage of a charging station.
A brand new signal subsequent to the parking area the place the EV charging station was being put in on the Hellertown Large says there will likely be a two-hour restrict for vehicles parked in that area.
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