Arcata (CA) opens electric car charging station

[GuvWurld]

http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_9511362

Arcata opens electric car charging station
Donna Tam/The Times-Standard
Article Launched: 06/07/2008 01:21:21 AM PDT

Alternative transportation is creating a buzz in Arcata.

Starting today, electric car drivers looking for some extra juice while away from home will be able to make a stop at the Arcata electric car charging station for a free pick-me-up.

”People that live in Eureka and drive to Arcata can have dinner at a restaurant or shop at the farmer's market while getting a charge,” said Kevin Johnson, acting director of the Humboldt Electric Vehicle Association, or HEVA. “It's convenient.”

The station's grand opening is today accompanied by an electric car and alternative transportation parade around the Plaza after the ribbon cutting. HEVA proposed the idea to the city of Arcata as an aid to the city's goals of green house gas reduction.

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[RNdaSilva]

1. Had to get this in, thread caught my eye...

I'm an alumnus of Humboldt State University...

Head Counselor, Head Wrestling Coach at South Fork HS...years ago, mid 60's.

Moonlighted as a teacher at College of the Redwoods and at High Rock Honor Camp.

It's been years since I've had the opportunity to revisit Humboldt County...great green progress.

Beautiful country...

Ron da Silva

[MashupPublius]

2. Great news

But I wonder how many electric cars are in Eureka. I hope they have enough demand to stay to keep this charger in business.

[kestrel91316]

3. We used to have a bunch in SoCal. 'Til they took back and killed all

the electric cars.......