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EV Charging Stations Boost Spending At Nearby Businesses

06 Sep 2024 | Abstracted from Eurasia Review

"Charging stations for electric vehicles are essential for cleaning up the transportation sector. A new study by MIT researchers suggests they're good for business, too...The spending bump amounts to thousands of extra dollars annually for nearby businesses, with the increase particularly pronounced for businesses in underresourced areas.

"The study's authors hope the research paints a more holistic picture of the benefits of EV charging stations, beyond environmental factors."

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