Mobility

Kansas City bids to become EV mecca

May 25, 2015 05:00 AM
Mike TinskeyFord

"A thousand charge stations in the Midwest is impressive in scale and reach."

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Who's doing it: Kansas City Power & Light Partners: Nissan and ChargePoint Charging stations planned: 1,001 240-volt stations; 15 Nissan-branded fast-charging stations Cost to install: $20 million Cost to consumers to charge vehicles: Free for the first 2 years. Nissan will cover electricity costs at the 15 quick-charge stations. Station hosts, such as retailers and entertainment venues, will do so for the others. Who's managing the stations: ChargePoint

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City is famous for a lot of things -- cattle, barbecue and jazz to name a few. Being a mecca for the green vehicle movement? Perhaps not so much.

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