Japan's Osaka Prefecture has been implementing its Osaka EV Action Program to make electric vehicles (EVs) a core element to promote local industries. As part of the program, the prefecture established a program to provide subsidies for the installation of solar-powered rapid charging stations for EVs. After inviting applications for the subsidy from municipalities, corporations and sole proprietors in the prefecture, on January 19, 2010, the prefecture announced the names of selected recipients of the subsidy and the locations of the EV charging stations. Read More