Residents and visitors in Coos Bay/North Bend are going to find it much easier to get around the region without leaving a CO2 footprint! The World Link published a piece this week about an electric car charging station at the new Coos Bay fire station!
Yes, it is true electric cars are rare and most of us are unable to take advantage of this new technology- but this is a big step in the right direction! With celebrities sporting these eco friendly cars (look at Lance Armstrong who drives a Nissan Leaf)- more and more auto companies are committing themselves to building and selling more electric cars.
The demand for this technology will eventually take hold and it is our hope that more people will benefit from this charging station. These charging stations will also benefit tourism as motorists with electric vehicles from all over Oregon will be able to visit the coast and charge their cars before driving back!
The charging station was included in the design of the Coos Bay Firestation to help the city meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification standards
Read More: http://theworldlink.com/news/local/article_8e814d36-c648-5508-bcde-30b1f882709f.html