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Hi community. I decided to post a modified "form letter" that I have been sending to local malls and restaurants in my area encouraging them to install PHEV charging stations. I decided to make it available to the community, so if inclined, you can do the same. I have to say that I already had success at one outdoor shopping area. The idea is to make it simple for the potential businesses to become aware of the growing PHEV market and how inexpensive the stations are. Note: Everything in brackets [ ] should be replaced with the business you are targeting, as well as your name, where appropriate. Good luck and if you have time, please spread the word. Steve ==================================================== Hi [manager name], my name is [my name] and I am a Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) owner. Each day there are more and more PHEV and electric only vehicles on the road which is positively affecting our environment and decreasing our dependence on foreign oil. Our vehicles have various electric only ranges, so we look for and encourage more businesses to install the Charging Stations. The ideal location for charging stations is where someone will be for a couple of hours, such as a [mall name or restaurant]. This effort can be a boon to your business. The PHEV owners specifically look for public PHEV stations when we are looking to dine at a restaurant, or shop. For example, [town name] has stations all over town from their parking garages to the [mall name]. This is a perfect opportunity for the [mall name or restaurant] to install a station or two and advertise that you have such a station(s). You may be the first in our area. [PHEV Station], just down the road from the [mall] has a station which works perfectly for diners. Please consider having a Level 2 charging station installed for your patrons. The PHEV community is very active and word of mouth of new charging stations spreads quickly among us. Level 2 stations are around $2000. There are various manufacturers on the market. Here is a link to one of the USA manufacturers. http://stores.homestead.com/ClipperCreekInc/-strse-1/CS-dsh-40/Detail.bok The EV infrastructure tax credit on an EV charge station is 30% up to $1000 for consumers and 30% up to $30,000 for businesses. Please see the link to the Department of Energy. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/law/US/10513 If I can be of further assistance, or if you have any questions, please email me. Thanks for considering the installation of PHEV charging stations. [your name and email]