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Choose your charger
LEADING THE CHARGE
When you think of mainstream transportation, electric vehicles are not usually top of mind, but one day they will be. Electric vehicle (EV) technology is evolving rapidly with more than 1 million EVs roaming U.S. roads today. According to the Edison Electric Institute, in 2030, EVs are projected to reach 18.7 million in the United States.
Cass County Electric believes in paving the way for an electric future. In 2020, we partnered with West Acres Shopping Center, Hornbacher’s Gateway West, and the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring three Level 3 fast chargers to the area. These chargers are the first of their kind on our system and some of the first in North Dakota.
“Electric vehicle technology is advancing every day,” says Chad Brousseau business accounts executive at Cass County Electric. “More and more vehicle manufacturers are announcing new electric vehicle models, and we see that’s where that trend is going, and it’s something Cass County Electric wants to support.” As major automotive companies begin to focus more attention on EVs, the cost of the vehicles continues to drop, becoming increasingly price competitive with traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Advancements in battery technology are continually improving the range of EVs, an important consideration for drivers looking to make an EV their main vehicle for longer road trips.
In anticipation of the growth in popularity of EVs in the coming years, partnerships with community leaders and businesses will ensure that EV owners can charge their vehicles with reliable, homegrown energy. When people plug in their EV to charge, they are charging up with homegrown North Dakota resources and keeping their energy dollars local.
By increasing EV awareness, the new fast chargers help keep the Fargo area at the forefront of emerging energy and transportation trends and technology.
LEVEL 2 West Acres Shopping Center Hornbacher’s, Gateway West Sanford Medical Center, Veterans Element Hotel Happy Harry’s, 52 nd Ave
