The Colorado Department of Transportation has installed electric charging stations along 17 out of 26 scenic and historic byways, as part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and make electric vehicles more practical and appealing. The adventure no one needs this summer is having their car run out of gas — or battery charge for hybrid and electric vehicles.
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