It’s 2011 and electric vehicles are coming back again. This will be the year that electrics make it back with Oregon leading the pack. Different than many times in the past I feel they are here to stay this time around.
We have all heard of Tesla but since they are out of reach for most people due to their high cost you will be introduced to two new electric cars that will be much more affordable. Chevrolet will produce the Volt and Nissan will produce the Leaf.
The $7500 tax credit will kick start the sale of these vehicles with most cars being sold out for at least the next year. Thanks to a grant from the US Department of Energy there are more than 2000 charging stations being installed now in homes and businesses throughout the state.
There will also be up to 24 DC fast charge stations going in by 2012 along such routes as US 26, I-84, US 20, OR 18, OR 99W and US 101.
Read the full story here:
http://oregonbusinessreport.com/2011/01/oregon-and-the-electric-car-comeback/
