A wave of new electric vehicle charging stations across the country is coming as interest in alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles is on the rise
, the timing may work in favor of electric vehicle makers and other proponents of ditching fossil fuels.
On Monday, New Jersey officials awarded $1 million in grants to install electric vehicle charging stations in 24 tourist areas around the state. The idea was to help spur tourism by reassuring visitors who own electric vehicles that they can come to a vacation spot in New Jersey and not run out of power to get back home.
Spots getting money for new charging stations include Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Ocean City and several state parks and forests.
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