US: First public-use EV quick-charging station opened

Portland General Electric (PGE) and NEC have opened the first North American public-use electric vehicle (EV) quick-charging station. Located at PGE's headquarters in the Two World Trade Center car park in Portland, Oregon, the Takasago Rapid Charging Station can recharge lithium-ion EV batteries to 80% capacity in under 30 minutes. The charging Subscribe to Automotive … Continued

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• August 9, 2010