Today, the call to turn to electric vehicles is apparent and has already settled in the minds of motorists who place premium in their transportation needs. But to make sure, another company has joined forces with Ford Motors to push for electric vehicle use.
Consumers Energy and Ford Motor Co. have come together to submit a pilot project which will enhance promotions in the use of electric vehicles. Ford will be supplying the utilities with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles to use in their daily operations.
The utilities also will develop and install “smart” charging facilities for the vehicles. The data from the vehicle use and charging systems will be shared and used to help shape the power infrastructure needed to meet customer needs as the use of electric vehicles expands.
John Russell, the president and chief operating officer of Consumers Energy, said the proposal provided an excellent opportunity for the utility to support Ford and be part of the automaker’s efforts to promote the use of electric vehicles.
(Source) Press
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