Whole Foods installs car-charging station

Austin, Texas Whole Foods Markets has installed an electric car charging station at its flagship store in downtown Austin, Texas.

The charging station, powered by Coulomb Technologies is open to all plug-in vehicle drivers. Users can sign up for a monthly access plan with Coulomb ChargePass smart card, or one-time charging by calling a number listed on the charging station.

"Whole Foods Market is committed to supporting wise environmental practices, which means making decisions that positively affect the health of our planet, its people, and its resources,” said Mark Dixon, Whole Foods southwest regional president. “It is our hope that by offering electric vehicle charging, we can support alternative transportation and help Austin residents decrease their environmental impact.”