One of the major questions about electric vehicles has been who will build the charging infrastructure for all of them? If EVs are to become a genuine alternative for the masses, hundreds of thousands of charging stations will need to be installed around the world, and it's not clear yet whether it will be utilities, automakers, start-ups, or someone else footing the bill to get that done.
If recent developments are any indication, it may be that consumer-focused companies are beginning to see EV chargers as a marketing tool: "Eat or shop here," such businesses could say, "and we'll provide you a convenient place to fill your car's battery." And that may be a win-win for everyone.
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