New electric vehicle charging stations are being planning for many cities in Alabama.According to a news release, Governor Kay Ivey awarded more than $2.45 million in grants for 18 new EV charging locations.”As many of Alabama’s automobile manufacturers gear production toward electric vehicles, Alabama must be ready to provide the charging infrastructure needed for those who choose to drive these vehicles,” Gov. Ivey said. “It is important for Alabama to have electric vehicle charging stations in many locations so that we can meet the needs of Alabama motorists who choose to drive an electric vehicle as well as out-of-state drivers who are visiting or passing through our state.”Those locations nearest the Birmingham area are:Guin: Francis Energy LLC. received $407,990 to install a six-bay charging station at the Holiday Inn, 5750 Alabama Highway 44.Helena: The city of Helena received $33,740 to install a two-bay charging station at Helena Sports Complex, 100 Sports Complex Drive. Sylacauga: Allen Oil Co. of Sylacauga Inc. received $198,190 to install a two-bay charging station at Allen’s Food Mart, 42020 U.S. Highway 280.Alexander City: Allen Oil Co. of Sylacauga Inc. received $200,008 to install a two-bay charging station at Allen’s Food Mart, 4880 U.S. Highway 280.Funds for all but one of the projects came from appropriations by the state legislature.
ADVERTISEMENT
New electric vehicle charging stations are being planning for many cities in Alabama.
According to a news release, Governor Kay Ivey awarded more than $2.45 million in grants for 18 new EV charging locations.
“As many of Alabama’s automobile manufacturers gear production toward electric vehicles, Alabama must be ready to provide the charging infrastructure needed for those who choose to drive these vehicles,” Gov. Ivey said. “It is important for Alabama to have electric vehicle charging stations in many locations so that we can meet the needs of Alabama motorists who choose to drive an electric vehicle as well as out-of-state drivers who are visiting or passing through our state.”
Those locations nearest the Birmingham area are:
Guin: Francis Energy LLC. received $407,990 to install a six-bay charging station at the Holiday Inn, 5750 Alabama Highway 44.
Helena: The city of Helena received $33,740 to install a two-bay charging station at Helena Sports Complex, 100 Sports Complex Drive.
Sylacauga: Allen Oil Co. of Sylacauga Inc. received $198,190 to install a two-bay charging station at Allen’s Food Mart, 42020 U.S. Highway 280.
Alexander City: Allen Oil Co. of Sylacauga Inc. received $200,008 to install a two-bay charging station at Allen’s Food Mart, 4880 U.S. Highway 280.
Funds for all but one of the projects came from appropriations by the state legislature.
— to news.google.com
