The gov't wants to put car charging stations on the highway
Working with automakers like BMW,GM and,NISSAN
The DEPT. of transportation plans to install stations in 35 states
Along a 25,000 mile route
Across 55 interstates
Currently, electric cars have enough range to travel locally without running out of power
But cross-country trips are still problematic
This plan will not only allow for safer traveling
But it would incentivize electric car ownership and lower carbon emission
The plan does not say what types of connections the stations will support
Or how long it will take to charge up
But one station every 50 miles doesn't sound like a bad idea