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The EV Project Kicks Off in Memphis

Slowly, but surely, America's largest public charging infrastructure projects is falling into place. Called The EV Project and backed by ECOtality, MLGW and TVA, the endeavor will see the introduction of the supplier's chargers in the city of Memphis.

The roll-out of the stations will be accompanied by a $2,500 state funded incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles in the state of Tennessee. Most of the money will benefit Nissan, who included the state on the list of initial markets where it will launch the Leaf EV.

“We are very excited to be included in this progressive initiative. The Memphis area is so integral to the commerce and transportation needs of the entire country, which means we have an environmental, economic and moral imperative to be a civic leader in advancing the deployment of electric vehicles throughout our community,”
Memphis Mayor AC Wharton, Jr. said.

“My thanks to Nissan North America, MLGW, TVA and ECOtality for their partnership and support on this effort.”


The EV Project calls for the deployment of 15,000 commercial and residential charging stations in the years to come across the US. As said, the project is US' largest plan to get the infrastructure in place, being backed by a $30 million grant awarded by the US Department of Energy.

“Expansion of the EV Project to Memphis is good news for the city, the state of Tennessee and for TVA,” said Kim Greene, TVA group president of Strategy and External Relations. “Electricity as a transportation fuel can reduce emissions and provide other benefits that are important to TVA’s renewed vision to be among the nation’s leading providers of cleaner and low-cost energy by 2020.”
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