But, as transportation evolves, things are changing. One example to illustrate this is provided KB Home, an U.S. homebuilder that will offer a pre-wire system that can accommodate charging stations for the future houseowners’ electric or hybrid vehicles. The feature will be offered as an option nationwide and has been created to facilitate the future installation of vehicle charging stations.
“KB Home is building new homes that are relevant to the way homebuyers are living – now and in the future,” said Jeffrey Mezger, president and chief executive officer of KB Home. “This is just one of many innovative and earth-friendly options that homeowners can choose from as part of KB Home’s Built to Order experience. It’s a great feature for homebuyers who currently drive electric cars, or for those who want to build their new home to accommodate these cars in the future.”
The initiative has been saluted by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a nonprofit organization that has the aim to supervise the efficiency of the resource using process. The organization has recently launched the “Project Get Ready”, a program destined to assist communities support plug-in vehicles.
“It is critical for the mass adoption of electric vehicles to have companies like KB Home leading the industry by offering this pre-wire option, as the majority of electric vehicle charging will be done at home overnight,” said Matt Mattila, Project Manager for the aforementioned development.
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