Department of Energy Highlights More Than 1,800 Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed Under the Recovery Act
Investments in Electric Vehicles Helping to Reduce America's Reliance on Imported Oil
LOS ANGELES - As part of the Obama Administration's comprehensive plan to address rising gas prices and reduce oil imports one-third by 2025, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that to date, more than 1,800 electric vehicle chargers have been installed under the Recovery Act. Coulomb Technologies, ECOtality, General Motors and others have been moving forward to install the charging stations as part of the Administration's investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing and alternative vehicle infrastructure.