Alabama’s Gadsden spends almost $400,000 on EVs charging stations

In Alabama, WBRC reported that the City of Gadsden is using a grant from the state to bring in two brand-new charging stations with the aim of meeting the growing needs of drivers with electric cars.

The two locations are The Venue at Coosa Landing and near Broad Street. The new stations would be open to the public, according to the report.

Mayor Craig Ford says the funding comes from a grant with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, which is giving the city nearly $400,000 to install the stations. Ford says each year, the number of electric drivers increases by about 6%, and getting these new stations will meet those drivers’ needs and help them save time, according to the report.

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