Va., Dominion to team for electric vehicle charging stations

[Blue_Tires]

Published: September 22, 2009

Virginia will work with Dominion Virginia Power to install electric-vehicle charging stations at some highway rest areas.

The charging stations, installed at no cost to the state, are designed to accommodate most of today's hybrid electric vehicles. Use of the stations will be complimentary.

The first electric vehicle charging stations were installed earlier this month at the westbound New Kent rest area on Interstate 64. The stations can charge up to four vehicles at a time.

"The charging stations will help promote hybrid electric vehicles, meet the future needs of our vehicle fleet and help budget-conscious Virginians in a tough time," said Gov. Timothy M. Kaine.

The stations will charge vehicles at 120 volts and will eventually be upgraded to 240 volts. The Virginia Department of Transportation will work with Dominion this fall to identify other facilities for electric vehicle charging stations installations.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/article/KAINGATER22_20090922-111402/294673/

[c-ville rook]

1. Electric Rest Stops

This would be more impressive if they were not closing rest stops along the 64 corridor.

[Blue_Tires]

2. welcome to the site...

yeah, the rest stops may not be totally gone...there was some discussion over maybe letting a private company manage them...