Electric car expo gets under way in Tampa
NovaCharge, a governmental maker of electric vehicle charging stations, had only one charger in the Tampa territory a year ago.
Now it has more than 200.
The electric vehicle industry, though still just a blip compared to its gas-powered tournament, is growing quickly across the country. Organizers of the EV International Expo are troublesome to put Tampa in a position to lead the way.
The three-day conference, which will last through Thursday, is focused on informing the in the open about the benefits of electric vehicles.
Besides showing off some sleek electric and converted cars, work experts at the convention will be answering questions and giving presentations in hopes of convincing undeveloped buyers that electric cars are a viable alternative.
About a dozen electric and half-breed cars are on display, including a Chevrolet Volt, a Nissan Leaf and a converted Porsche.
"We're not pushing anyone's mark," said EV International Expo CEO Doug Mitchell. "We're bringing the whole of the technology to the unconcealed."
Post-delivery trucks are a perfect fit for electric conversion, said David Mazaika, chief operating T-Man for Quantum Technologies, an electric-car and more »
