Florence airport installs electric charging infrastructure
The charger, which, according to a news release is designed to power the next generation of electric aircraft, marks the first installation of such infrastructure in South Carolina. The BETA-designed chargers are multimodal and interoperable, capable of powering various types of aircraft as well electric cars, vans, and trucks.
The airport has installed a Level 3 fast-charger on the airside of the airport, where it will primarily charge electric aircraft and support vehicles, the release said. A two-port Level 2 charger has been installed in the parking lot, which is open for public use.
Florence County Economic Development Partnership CEO Gregg Robinson expressed support for the new charging stations.
'My office stands ready to help industry partners take advantage of FLO's unique set of assets to establish new business ventures that will create innovative new jobs for our region alongside new transportation services for our residents and businesses,' he said.
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