PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island got its first public charging station for electric vehicles at a furniture store in West Warwick in 2010, before the electric-powered Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S debuted to rave reviews.
Three years later, the state has 11 public charging stations, the most recent one opening at Rhode Island College.
That number is about to more than triple with state plans to install 30 more charging stations by Aug. 15 in a project paid for by federal stimulus money.
Those pushing for greater use of electric vehicles say the plan is an exciting one that will help encourage drivers to buy electric.
Al Dahlberg of the electric vehicle advocacy group Project Get Ready Rhode Island says the additional stations will help give drivers peace of mind.
