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Electric-vehicle infrastructure website launched

By: Nathalie Weinstein//January 28, 2011//

Electric-vehicle infrastructure website launched

Nathalie Weinstein//January 28, 2011//

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The Portland Development Commission today launched a website where customers can quickly obtain permits for electric vehicle charging stations, according to James Mast, senior project manager for the PDC.

went live today. The website provides information to consumers on electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as ongoing and developing city policies relating to promotion of . Consumers who have just purchased an electric vehicle can also go to the website to obtain permits for a charging station, Mast said.

“There aren’t that many people out there with electric vehicles, so we don’t need the permits just yet,” Mast said. “But we wanted to have the system in place. You can obtain a permit (for an electric vehicle charging station) on the spot with a credit card and have an inspection within 48 hours.”

The website also features a map showing all currently installed charging stations throughout Oregon.



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