Largest car charging network in the U.S. rolls out in Houston

Its a good thing, but doesn't really matter very much. The name NRG threw me, but I guess they own most of reliant now, and want their name on the press releases. Reliant, TXU, CofA utilities are going to make sure there is an infrastructure in the major texas cities for cars that come with a plug.

http://fuelfix.com/chronicleenergyn...players-jockeying-to-charge-up-electric-cars/

 

Many ...

http://priuschat.com/forums/ev-elec...ny-operates-out-former-hummer-dealership.html

NRG looks to be betting that electric cars will be big in Houston. Check out their website ... https://www.evgonetwork.com

I am also starting to see regular evening TV ads for eVgo

 

That is $66.6k per charger. That cannot be right. I hope.

 

Where did you see the $66.6k per charger reference? (I can't find it)

 

They appear to be using chargers from AeroVironment

EV Solutions : Electric Vehicle Charging Products & Services

and GE

Electric Vehicle Equipment from GE

 

The linked article in the OP said $US10 million for 150 chargers.

 

From:
Will EV Rapid Chargers Kill the Gas Station? | Hybrid Cars

"Oh yeah. You couldn’t afford to put a $50,000 to $75,000 charger in your home. And how many people have three-phase 480V in your home?"

So you may be correct. I also assume that the total cost includes the infrastructure of bringing in the dedicated power.

Check out the specs on Level 3 fast DC chargers in the following link

http://evsolutions.avinc.com/uploads/products/AV_EV_Charging_Primer_bro_050610.pdf

These convert high voltage, high amperage, three phase AC power to high voltage, high amperage DC power. With mass production the price will hopefully come down.