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280 Car Charging Stations set for Michigan

Detnews.com -- By Christina Rogers

Detroit -- About 4,600 electric vehicle charging stations will be installed throughout the country -- including 280 in Michigan -- under a federally funded program, ChargePoint America, designed to build a fueling network for electric cars, industry and state officials said Thursday.

Detroit's alternative energy incubator, NextEnergy, in the New Center got the state's first charger under the program but more are expected to go up in Dearborn, Flint, Ann Arbor and other parts of Detroit. Homeowners, businesses and communities are eligible to apply for a charging station. Those chosen get the station for FREE.

The $37 million program, partially funded by a $15 million federal stimulus grant, aims to help communities prepare for a possible influx of electric vehicles

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Submitted Sep 03, 2010 By: UncleCurt

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,296 Points:1,147,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 9:43:21 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse come to think.. my work place already has special parking for hybrid vehicles.. wonder if they would install solar panels for me.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,296 Points:1,147,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 9:42:44 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse if I were in the market for a new vehicle, I'd buy one and even would pay for the charging station - which could be used w/ solar panels.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,296 Points:1,147,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 9:41:57 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse remay: it still make EVs attractive if you consider that your electric bill (without any solar return into the net) will cost you maybe 40 - 60 dollars more, while your gasoline bill will be reduced from 120 - 250 (or more depending on the vehicle you drive right now).
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,296 Points:1,147,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 9:40:47 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse hmmm.. all those folks who scream for energy indpendence, where are they now? Oh, wait, there's at the NIMBY meeting...
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 2:32:46 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse Another 'charging' call against Mitchigan?
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:4,726 Points:1,660,670 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 2:27:04 PM Ignore remay Report Abuse "The first 4,400 Chevy Volt buyers also will be eligible to receive a free 240-volt home charging station" That's nice, but that just makes the EV look less appealing for the rest of us, since the first few get it for "free".
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,967 Points:1,042,630 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 3:35:06 AM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse hope we can get these here in fla so when i buy my electric car, i'll be able to charge it up without any problems..
Lasing Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:11,759 Points:1,849,375 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 2:10:44 AM Ignore Lasing Report Abuse If you don't have a standard 110V outlet at home in your garage, maybe you are not ready for a Chevrolet Volt. No charging station required. If you don't sleep at least 7 hours a night like the rest of us, maybe you don't have time to recharge it. If you don't know how to work a gas pump, maybe you will be stranded after the first 40 miles in a Chevrolet Volt.
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,298 Points:1,087,870 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:43:49 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse Build it & they will charge...
roadrunnerMO Champion Author Kansas Posts:6,016 Points:1,237,385 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:18:00 AM Ignore roadrunnerMO Report Abuse You are partially correct. Obama was a senator when congress started spending like mad in 2007. Pelosi and Reid love to spend as does obummer. They compete with each other to fill their own treasure chests.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,034 Points:1,452,070 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:17:49 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse Too far for me to travel.
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,266 Points:1,303,355 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:11:48 AM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse Jarol Just a little reality check for you. The spending spree started 9 or so years ago. The spending isn't a new thing here. [Edited by: 250FORD at 9/4/2010 1:12:58 AM EST]
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,667 Points:2,132,965 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:11:18 AM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse Who cares.
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:6,023 Points:1,130,465 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:08:52 AM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse Leave the taxpayer out of the formula. This Congress is spending, spending, spending. Now the states want to follow the pattern.
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:05:48 AM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse Just more taxpayer money being wasted. Let them at least pay for the recharge to help offset the costs
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:21,201 Points:2,644,470 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 1:03:39 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse these are interesting times indeed, time will tell what works and what doesn't.
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:3,734 Points:1,349,315 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:58:38 AM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse We'll ss\eeeeeee......!
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,773 Points:1,545,470 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:58:35 AM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse BigATX: What are your sources?, references? You're making this up.
BigATX Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:4 Points:31,380 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:53:02 AM Ignore BigATX Report Abuse why not use compressed air like a man in Europe that has built a car that will go 200 miles on compressed air with NO pollution at all.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,674 Points:819,850 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:48:56 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse It's a good start.
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:5,534 Points:965,215 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:44:47 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse I stick to gas/hybryd
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,413 Points:1,515,620 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:42:51 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Going electric is going to be costly and remain so, Four buck gas will be considered cheap once electric gets on scene. Hope the Greenies are happy.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:6,510 Points:1,389,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:26:35 AM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Big deal.
Huskersed All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:703 Points:337,950 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:24:04 AM Ignore Huskersed Report Abuse I wondered how long it takes for fully charged.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:7,025 Points:1,401,170 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:20:08 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse More giveaways for us to pay for.
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:14:03 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse Thrills
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,177 Points:1,207,600 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:13:22 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Stations getting them for free, they can sell you something to eat or drink while waiting for charge.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:3,565 Points:394,560 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:11:20 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Politiucians spent the money for something else here in NYC & state.
HiGramma Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,789 Points:369,480 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:10:59 AM Ignore HiGramma Report Abuse How will this be paid for? Will patrons have to charge a charge at the station? Or be able to pay cash for a certain amount of time on the plug? In Seattle they claim it's "free," but of course that only means people with the means to afford EVs get welfare in the form of getting their batteries charged gratis, at the expense of working stiffs who can't afford EVs but pay for other people's auto fuel through higher rates and/or taxes.
aldog365 Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,165 Points:1,562,635 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:09:13 AM Ignore aldog365 Report Abuse Batteries loose voltage the colder they get.I wonder how that will work in sub-zero temps.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,869 Points:763,775 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:09:10 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse Why not put the charging stations at all the gas stations and see what they sell the most of.
NotmeuQc Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,335 Points:673,820 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:08:42 AM Ignore NotmeuQc Report Abuse More of our tax $'s being spent
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:3,100 Points:636,195 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:08:25 AM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse Lol.....who in this state can afford them? Not the average Joe.
bababooey2 Champion Author Hartford Posts:4,010 Points:840,815 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:07:18 AM Ignore bababooey2 Report Abuse With the price of the cars, how many people can afford to drive them?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,296 Points:1,147,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:05:14 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse signwiz: if you don't like the topic, no one forces you to post!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,296 Points:1,147,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:04:48 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse lovemymac: most people will say it's impossible - b/c they don't understand the technology behind the whole thing
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,694 Points:1,618,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2010 12:03:43 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Be interesting to see in the Blue Ridge mountains...
lovemymac Rookie Author Kansas City Posts:52 Points:18,885 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:59:04 PM Ignore lovemymac Report Abuse I like this. This is the only idea that makes sense. Cars have generators now and i dont see why that same generator of course bigger could not charge a car battery for an electric car?
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:6,788 Points:2,302,885 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:57:12 PM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse THAT IS AN AVERAGE OF 92 PER STATE, NOT MUCH. THEY WILL MOST LIKELY GO TO THE FEW BIG CITIES IN THE COUNTRY.
MINER Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:8,960 Points:2,585,815 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:54:05 PM Ignore MINER Report Abuse What about home charging station, whats the deal on that...
signwiz Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,395 Points:1,353,680 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:53:15 PM Ignore signwiz Report Abuse Man I don't care... don't live in Michigan.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:17,260 Points:1,676,870 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 11:52:40 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Electric belongs in my toaster. NOT in my car!