Cities Are Instrumental in EV Growth

摘要

CITY GOVERNMENTS HAVE ALWAYS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT role in the growth of new technology, such as Wi-Fi networks, renewable power, energy efficiency and LEDs. Similarly, electric vehicles (EVs) are experiencing worldwide growth, and cities are helping to fuel the trend. According to a new study by the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG), cities across the globe are adopting innovative approaches to support the rapid expansion of EVs. "Plugging In: Readying America's Cities for the Arrival of Electric Vehicles" notes the number of EVs on America's streets is at an all-time high. Sales of EVs increased by 38 percent in 2016 and again by 32 percent in 2017.