TO THE EDITOR:
It has come to my attention that electric cars are becoming popular due to cheaper costs and a stronger focus on the environment. The local towns around me have very few charging stations for electric cars.
My family recently purchased a Nissan Leaf. More charging stations should be added to the Chapel Hill’s commercial district to relieve car owners’ fears of running out of battery charge. As electric cars become common, these stations will allow visitors from a larger area to come to our fine town.
More citizens would stay in town longer while their vehicle charged, potentially boosting revenues for local businesses. If the stations were installed, Chapel Hill would be seen as both welcoming to all types of shoppers and a place that cares about the environment.
Julie Watterson
10th grader
Woods Charter School
