As I covered earlier at MSN Autos Exhaust Notes blog, drug store giant Walgreen has announced an initiative to become the largest host of public electric vehicle charging stations in the country. The plan calls for 800 such 240-volt charging stations, built with partners including Car Charging Group, 350Green and NRG Energy, to be installed at Walgreen locations around the country; according to the current plans, EV drivers looking for a boost would be charged between $3 and $4 for a 90-minute connection, with exact prices varying based on grid prices for electricity in various locations. Most importantly, though, the announcement puts a major corporate name behind the rapid expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. READ MORE
