First solar powered, Electric vehicle charging station in New York City!

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Mar 15, 2011 09:00 ET

Brooklyn Bridge Park Receives Solar-Powered Charging Station to Power Electric Vehicles

BROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwire - March 15, 2011) - Brooklyn Bridge Park and Beautiful Earth Group (BE), a Brooklyn-based renewable energy company, announced today the arrival of a state-of-the-art solar-powered electric vehicle charging station to Brooklyn Bridge Park -- a world-class 85-acre sustainable waterfront park with iconic views of the New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline.

Designed and built by BE, the station is the first solar-powered charging station in New York City and one of only a few in the world.

Expansion of Electric Vehicle charging stations begins in San Francisco.

Feb 2011

350Green Announces Plans for National Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Network Will Make EV Ownership Possible for Residents Who Don't Have Home Garage Charging, and More Convenient for Those Who Do

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 2011) - 350Green (www.350green.com), announced its plans today for a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Starting with its first project in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company plans to install and operate stations across urban retail shopping centers and other places near where EV drivers live and work. This approach aims to address two of the most vexing challenges facing widespread adoption of EVs: range anxiety and access to a garage for overnight charging.

United States invests in Electric Vehicle future!

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United States Department of Energy Boosts 2011 Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Infrastructure Market With $184 Million Grant