Matthews to open electric vehicle charging station

Dozens of electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts will participate in the grand opening of an electric vehicle charging station at 122 Matthews Station St. in Matthews on Tuesday.

The event from 1 to 1:30 p.m. is among more than 100 nationwide celebrating electric vehicles during the fifth annual National Drive Electric Week.

Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition, Brightfield Transportation Solutions and Nissan will educate attendees on electric vehicle technology and the benefits that alternative fuels provide the town of Matthews. Joe Marusak

This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 6:42 AM with the headline "Matthews to open electric vehicle charging station."