City of Columbus, Greenspot Smart Mobility Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The City of Columbus and Greenspot Smart Mobility are
partnering to expand charging accessibility for electric vehicle (EV) drivers
with three new public charging station locations. This infrastructure expansion
will help to promote adoption of EV use across the community and support the Columbus
Climate Action Plan’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Greenspot has installed the new chargers in the public right
of way at 48 W. Poplar Avenue, 295 E. Long Street and 424 W. Town Street. Each
location will have one DC fast charger and two Level II charging stations. The
installations follow Greenspot’s first installation of a public DC fast
charging station at 174 E. Fulton Street prior to the pandemic.
“A growing infrastructure network of EV charging stations is
critical to advancing our city’s Climate Action Plan as well as promoting strategies
that support carbon-free vehicles throughout Columbus,” said Mayor Andrew J.
Ginther. “Our partnership with Greenspot Smart Mobility will assist the city in
expanding charging accessibility and equitably distributing charging
infrastructure across our neighborhoods.”
The Climate Action Plan includes goals to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and 100% by 2050. The city is working to increase private
zero-emission vehicles – like EVs – to 15% of registrations by 2030 and 100% by
2050.
“Installation of public chargers at these locations is
another essential step in removing barriers to electric vehicle ownership in
Columbus and the region,” said Jennifer L. Gallagher, Director of the
Department of Public Service. “Continuing to expand access to EV charging
supports clean transportation and the city’s sustainability goals.”
Greenspot is covering the
investment required to procure the charging equipment and complete installation.
The investment is partially offset by incentives from the AEP Ohio Electric
Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program and the Ohio EPA Diesel Mitigation
Trust Fund.
“At Greenspot, our mission is to accelerate EV adoption
by providing sustainable infrastructure and world-class service to our drivers
as well as offering shared mobility solutions as an alternative to car
ownership,” said Greenspot Chief Operating Officer Joe Desimone. “Ultimately,
our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable methods
of transportation that mitigate the reliance on fossil fuels.”
About Greenspot Smart Mobility
Greenspot is an industry-leading smart mobility company specializing
in development and management of EV charging stations and electric mobility
solutions, including EV car share. Greenspot partners with public and private
organizations, and has installed EV charging infrastructure throughout New
Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and New York as well as internationally
in Israel.