As electric vehicles (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PIVs) have begun appearing in North America, cities like Austin have become very interested in providing practical ways for these vehicles’ owners to charge their batteries. So cities and businesses have begun installing vehicle charging stations in public and private parking areas. These allow vehicle owners to expand their mobility, literally doubling their driving range in some cases. To encourage these efficient and clean new forms of transportation, Austin Energy has offered generous financial incentives for some types of charging stations. Further information about this is available from their website. Bryant Electric has installed many of these charging stations and is listed in Austin Energy’s website on their list of approved contractors in Austin Energy’s Plug-in Partners Pilot Program. It is hoped that within the next ten years, EVs and PIVs will represent at least 10% of all domestic transportation. With continuing breakthroughs in battery and capacitor technology, its actually possible that we’ll see gas and diesel powered vehicles disappear completely. If you are planning to purchase an Electric car or PIV in the near future, please contact Bryant Electric Service at 512-328-3268 for more details about charging stations for your home or business.