Illinois Governor Announce Fast-Charging EV Stations

7-Eleven is a key partner in the project, which now has dedicated space for fast-charging stations at four of the Illinois Tollway Oases.

April 02, 2012

CHICAGO - Last week Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven Inc. announced the availability of the nation??s largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations.

"We want Illinois to be the greenest state in America," Quinn said. "By installing the largest network of cutting edge fast-chargers, Illinois will continue to support green jobs and provide people with environmentally friendly and affordable travel options."

Partnerships with EV charging station hosts such as 7-Eleven have been key to the rollout of the network across the state. 7-Eleven convenience stores at four of the Illinois Tollway Oases now have dedicated space for fast-charging stations.

"Our support for electric vehicle charging stations is a perfect fit with our commitment to providing travelers with the things that make their trip more enjoyable ?" whether it??s our coffee, energy drinks or variety of fresh food products we offer at our stores," said 7-Eleven Market Manager Tim Hale. "Now we offer the most advanced charging technology to people driving the most advanced vehicles."

Through the Chicago-Area EV Infrastructure Project, 26 fast-chargers have been installed, with 73 total fast-chargers planned. Eight of these are currently in place at Tollway Oases along the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) at the Des Plaines Oasis and on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80) at the Lake Forest Oasis, O??Hare Oasis and Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis.

Before plugging in to one of the Tollway??s fast-chargers, drivers must purchase a payment card from 350Green. The $21 card includes three 15-minute sessions at fast-charging stations.

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