Just announced, Chargers for Electric Cars coming to Nashville!
Nissan is working with Arizona based ECOtality Inc. whose subsidiary, Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation to receive $100 million grant. President Jonathan Read said that eTec has a contract with Nissan to provide charging stations for their new electric cars. Nissan is building 5000 electric cars to debut in the fall of 2010.
Other cities in Tennessee to receive the stations are Chattanooga and Knoxville. The grant with other participation will total close to $200 million and will cover 2500 stations in 5 regional market places. Other cities will include Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle and others.
Chargers for Electric Cars in Nashville and throughout Tennessee will be helped financially as Governor Bredesen has committed $5 million in his 2010 budget for infrastructure. Investing in the future of Tennessee has always been a priority to Gov. Bredesen. "It's also about creating jobs and strengthening our economy" he said.
There will be various models for these stations. Mr. Read said that there will be one that's inexpensive at $1500 which will be free to the public. Then they will also have some that can charge a car in 30 minutes. Though there is a partnership with Nissan, these charging stations will work with any plug in car.
It's nice to see Tennessee up front and center on Environmental issues.
Connie Harvey works with Buyers and Sellers and their Real Estate needs in Nashville TN, Franklin TN and Brentwood TN. She can be reached via email at HarveyC@realtracs.com or at her office at Prudential Woodmont Realty Group 615-661-7800 x 1300
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