The government has announced an unprecedented set of action, to build the plug-in electric vehicle market, including a $4.5 billion loan guarantee, fast charging stations nationwide network in order to create a commercial scale. The stimulation of the electric car market initiative called for federal and state agencies, public utilities, for cooperation between the major automobile manufacturers and other groups.

The move will make zero emissions and alternative fuels corridors all over the country, let consumers can determine the best fast charging station position. The U.S. department of energy and the department of transportation has reached a partnership, set out a vision in 2020, development quick charge network across the country, including up to 350 kw dc fast charging.

According to the relevant agency, said a 350 kw dc system can be less than 10 minutes to bring rechargeable batteries, 200 miles distance. For comparison, tesla currently turbo charging power capacity of 145 kilowatts, and argue that this is the fastest charging stations at present.

Another interesting part of the initiative is Battery500 research consortium, led by Pacific northwest national laboratory, the league will receive up to $10 million a year, for 5 years, to study a cheaper, lighter, more powerful batteries. Specifically, the target is 3 times of the current battery 500 Wh/kg, charging times of up to 1000 times, at the same time reduce the battery costs less than $100 per kilowatt-hour, can make electric cars powered by natural gas vehicles to compete.