Iowa's 40 EV Charging Stations Tally Only 13 Uses In 18 Months

Electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at dozens of sites throughout Iowa, but so far their use has been limited.

The Des Moines Register reported Monday that Iowa has about 40 stations where electric vehicles can be charged from an outlet much more powerful than a regular home electrical outlet.

Three special chargers were installed at the Franklin Avenue Public Library in Des Moines. Since becoming fully operational in spring 2012, they've only been used for electric cars 13 times.

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vdiv - 8/30/2013 2:02:37 PM

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Bullshit 009!

"Three special chargers were installed at the Franklin Avenue Public Library in Des Moines. Since becoming fully operational in spring 2012, they've only been used for electric cars 13 times."

Further down:

"The Hy-Vee grocery store chain has installed a station at a store in Urbandale that has been used 420 times in the past year."

RTFA.