 | MG&E to install EV charging network |
Madison Gas & Electric is installing several charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), right here in Madison. Check out this story from autobloggreen.com. According to MG&E, this is the first project of its kind in the United States. All we need now are affordable EVs or plug-in hybrids to get some use out of these stations once they’re built.
In related news, a new report from New York found that their regional grid will be able to handle a substantial increase in plug-in vehicles without building new capacity, as long as they charge overnight. The report also supported the argument that plug-in vehicles would support wind power, since wind is intermittent and often blows stronger at night. Plug-in cars’ batteries provide a source of storage for intermittent power sources. But, it’s too early to tell how quickly these cars will make a dent in the market.
