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Mall operators and retailers consider the chargers a good investment, a way to one-up competitors and burnish a green reputation — even though few of their customers own electric vehicles.
By Shan Li
More retail centers installing electric vehicle charging stations
Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:07 PM EST
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As sales of electric cars begin to pick up, retailers nationwide are installing electric vehicle charging stations in their parking lots so customers can plug in and juice up their vehicles while browsing inside.
Leading the way is drugstore chain Walgreen Co., which is installing chargers at about 800 stores nationwide, including about 100 Southland locations.
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#1 - Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:08 PM ESTThis is a great idea. And it needs to be expanded to employer parking lots. Drive to work, recharge your car, Do your errands on the way home and charge up at home for the next day.
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