Greentech Lead America: AeroVironment, a designer
and developer of an advanced portfolio of electric transportation solutions,
and Aloha Petroleum have opened Electric Vehicle (EV) DC fast chargers at three
convenient Aloha and Shell gas stations on Oahu, Hawaii.
Electric vehicles equipped with a CHAdeMO fast-charging
outlet, such as on some models of the Nissan Leaf and
Mitsubishi i-MiEV, can be charged for free at these Aloha stations for a
limited period. Vehicles can fully charge in less than 30 minutes with
fast chargers.
“Hawaii shares our vision of an electric vehicle driving
experience that is safe, reliable and easy. With the opportunity to recharge in
less than 30 minutes, it’s easy for drivers to stop at one of Aloha’s
convenient locations, plug in and charge up while grabbing a snack or a cup of
coffee,” said Wahid Nawabi, senior vice president of Efficient Energy Systems
for AeroVironment.
The Aloha Petroleum charging
stations are part of the Hawaii EV Ready Grant Program, which aims to
accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and limit Hawaii’s dependence on
petroleum. As part of this program, the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic
Development & Tourism Energy Office is managing installation of 200 new EV
charging stations at more than 80 locations statewide.
“We are proud to partner with Aloha Petroleum and
AeroVironment to make Hawaii a national leader for Electric Vehicle adoption.
Now Hawaii residents and visitors driving electric vehicles from Kaena Point on
Oahu’s north shore to Sandy Beach on the island’s south shore can motor with
confidence knowing a fast charger is along the route to and from home or scenic
locations,” said Scott Seu, Hawaiian Electric vice president for energy
resources.
The Hawaii EV Ready Grant Program awarded AeroVironment
an $820,000 contract to fund deployment of charging stations throughout the
islands. AeroVironment has already installed more than 80 public Level 2
(240-volt) chargers and DC fast chargers at hotels, shopping centers and office
buildings. AeroVironment plans to continue deploying EV charging infrastructure
throughout the islands.
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