Charging ahead: Wyoming officials plan to spark electric vehicle use, accessibility
6 Apr 2022
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The use of electric vehicles could merge from being somewhat of a novelty to the fast lane in Wyoming over the next five years.
A Wyoming intergovernmental zero emission vehicle working group has drafted a plan to use federal money to install electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The stations are a step toward bolstering the state’s tourism industry and preparing for a future where EVs are much more common, said WYDOT spokesperson Jesse Kirchmeier during a public meeting Tuesday in Casper.
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