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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Kick-off event
Contact: [email protected]
Pitch:
Haris Alibasic, 616-456-3497
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Kick-off event
January 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, Calder Plaza, Ottawa Avenue – 301 Ottawa Avenue block
The City of Grand Rapids is thrilled to invite you to the official kick-off event showcasing Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) charging stations.
Students from the Center for Economicology will share their enthusiasm for modern fuel alternatives, and representatives from our partners will add power to the event.
We ask you to share our enthusiasm with your friends, colleagues, and family.
The locations of charging stations are:
Within City-owned parking structures
1) Government Center Ramp (300 Monroe Ave NW) - Ottawa Level
2) Ottawa Fulton Ramp (50 Ottawa Ave NW) - Level A
3) Gallery on Fulton Ramp (10 Commerce Ave SW) - Near entrance
4) Weston Commerce Ramp (16 Weston St SW) - Level B
On-street parking
City Hall, Calder Plaza, Ottawa Avenue parking spaces
The City of Grand Rapids’ efforts to obtain electrical vehicle charging stations began as a regional collaboration through West Michigan Energy Group, which includes West Michigan Strategic Alliance (WMSA), Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and the City of Grand Rapids.
Each charging station has two charging cords, providing the capacity to service two vehicles simultaneously. One charging cord is wired at 120V and fully recharges a car in eight hours. The other cord is wired at 240V and fully recharges a car in four hours.
The City treats these parking spaces as premium spaces and charges $0.50 per hour for spaces adjacent to the charging stations, in addition to the cost of parking. The meters at the on-street unit will also charge this $0.50 per hour fee and the normal hourly parking rate. Charges cover the cost of electricity used, annual fees for connectivity, and recovery of parking system costs to install the charging stations.
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