Ford makes list of the 25 most EV-friendly cities, still likes selling cars to residents elsewhere

So, you saw a Volt , Leaf , or Focus Electric and were convinced to go green, but are unsure whether your local municipality is as eco-friendly as you are. Well, Ford has done your homework for you (without even demanding your lunch money in return), and identified the “25 Most Electric Vehicle-Ready Cities” in the US. What makes a metropolis worthy of such status in the eyes of the Blue Oval boys? A utilities structure that allows off-peak charging, for starters, plus reduced red tape for getting your EV permits and inspections, incentives for offsetting up-front customer costs, urban plans for charging infrastructure , and EV-friendly city advisory committees. If your town’s lacking in those areas, perhaps it’s time to give your city council a ring — part of being an eco-warrior is political activism, right? PR’s after the break. Continue reading Ford makes list of the 25 most EV-friendly cities, still likes selling cars to residents elsewhere Ford makes list of the 25 most EV-friendly cities, still likes selling cars to residents elsewhere originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink