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Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Sign

Electric Vehicle Charging Parking Sign

An electric vehicle (EV) charging station is a facility designed to supply electric energy to recharge the batteries of electric vehicles, such as cars, bikes, and buses. These stations come in different types, depending on the power output, speed of charging, and use cases. The chargers range from low charging which is suitable for overnight, to high speed charging that add as much as 200 miles in range to an EV in as little as 15 minutes.

Grocery store charging stations, or complimentary charging spaces at local businesses or government agencies are a common sight in the US.

UTA Electric Bus on University of Utah Campus

An experimental all electric bus operated by the Utah Transit Authority on the University of Utah college campus.

An electric bus is a type of bus powered entirely by electricity, typically using batteries, rather than fossil fuels like diesel or natural gas. Electric buses are a sustainable alternative for public transportation systems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

LNG Gas Station Price Sign – Salt Lake City – Utah

LNG Gas Station Price Sign - Salt Lake City - Utah

An LNG station (Liquefied Natural Gas station) is a facility that stores, distributes, and provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) for use as fuel for vehicles, such as trucks or buses. LNG is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, reducing its volume and making it easier to store and transport.

These stations are part of the growing infrastructure supporting LNG as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels, especially in heavy-duty transportation, where LNG is used in trucks, ships, and industrial machinery. LNG is considered an environmentally friendly fuel option because it produces lower levels of CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur emissions compared to diesel or gasoline.

These stations are often located near highways, ports, or industrial areas to support fleets of vehicles that use LNG.