The EV Infrastructure chicken-and-egg problem: Resolution
These progressive US cities and businesses are not alone in their desire to lay the infrastructure foundation. Already in the US, cities including San Jose, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Las Vegas and Chicago have networked infrastructure in place.
In Europe some of the biggest deployments to date are now installed in the Czech Republic, Netherlands and Amsterdam. Other businesses too are installing charging stations in anticipation of coming electric vehicles.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company installed two charging stations for patrons and employees of the brewery with electric vehicles. Coulomb’s charging stations are an important part of Sierra Nevada’s sustainability initiatives that include solar, fuel cells, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation and transportation improvements. Sierra Nevada was the first corporation to install the ChargePoint networked charging stations.
In this industry the recession helps. Tax credits and stimulus funding are providing funds to cities to pay for infrastructure. Additionally, cities, counties, and businesses are buying fleets of whatever car they can find. The time is right now, in part because of the recession, in part because every automaker has announced plans to manufacture electric vehicles.
Coulomb and our networked infrastructure have received broad support from leaders, policy makers and environmentalists. The rollout of electric vehicles in the next 18 months requires an open and ubiquitous charging infrastructure.
With progressive leadership from early-adopter municipalities, utilities, and businesses, infrastructure is in deployment now. Unlike the chicken and egg debate – there is a clear answer – infrastructure is taking shape worldwide, even though very few vehicles are shipping today. Progressive organizations are putting out the welcome mat for electric vehicles.
More on Coulomb Technologies:
- Amsterdam Goes Electric: Pilot-Program Makes Amsterdam a Pioneer
- Nevada Casino Becomes First of Its Kind to Install EV Charging Stations
- Henrik Fisker Debuts Karma Plug-in Hybrid in San Jose [+pictures]
Coulomb Technologies was founded in 2007 with the mission to ensure that anyone who is considering the choice to buy an electric vehicle will have adequate access to fuel for the cars. Visit www.coulombtech.com to learn more about Coulomb’s infrastructure plans and where you can find a local charging station. Follow Coulomb on Twitter @coulombevi
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