Public electric car charging points will be installed at Boston City Hall Plaza.
Cambridge Street will see three new charging points offering drivers of fully electric cars the opportunity to park and replenish their batteries for just $1.25 an hour and no added costs.
The project, led by Veneet K. Gupta (Director of Policy and Planning for the Boston Transportation department), is the forerunner to placing electric vehicle charging stations throughout Boston.
‘Green’ vehicles are becoming popular among New Englanders. Hybrid vehicles, which use a combined gas and electric engine, have seen increased sales and the introduction of the Nissan Leaf, a full electric vehicle, and the Chevy Volt are expected to add to this.
The Federal Government offers a $7,500 tax rebate to incentivize car drivers to buy full electric vehicles; something that is likely to prove very popular.
The Cambridge Street charging points are a similar size and shape to a parking meter with an 11 foot power cable. Drivers can choose between 110/120 and 240 volts to recharge their batteries. Drivers of gas-powered vehicles who park in one of these spaces can expect a $55 fine
Source:
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2011/05/23/boston_to_offer_electric_car_charge_stations_near_city_hall/
