WHISTLER, B.C. — Auto-maker Nissan late this year will begin shipping its new all-electric mid-sized car, called the Leaf. Portland, Seattle and Vancouver are among the cities gearing up to accommodate the cars.
So is Whistler. Town officials have installed four charging stations in the Whistler Conference Centre parking garage.
“The charging stations are a small step on a much larger journey toward sustainability. However, they demonstrate that Whistler is continuously willing to explore and support new opportunities for progressive energy and emissions management,” said Mayor Ken Melamed.
Other ski towns are also starting to install charging stations for electric-only cars. In Colorado, Aspen last year installed 27 charging stations at its municipal parking garage, and Vail has one. Jackson, Wyo., has started talking about charging stations.
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Source: summitdaily.com
