20 New EV Charging Ports Installed In Long Beach, CA - CleanTechnica

PowerFlex, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), has installed 20 new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at the LACDA Carmelitos community in Long Beach, California. This installation is part of Los Angeles County’s broader initiative to deploy 15,000 EV chargers on county properties by 2035. Half of these new chargers are available to the public, while the other half serve LACDA fleet operations. The project emphasizes social equity by prioritizing sustainable infrastructure in historically underserved communities. The article highlights the severe air pollution challenges faced by the Long Beach and Los Angeles area, which consistently ranks as the nation’s most ozone-polluted metro region, leading to increased asthma rates and cancer risks. Transitioning to EVs powered by California’s predominantly clean electricity—which reached two-thirds clean energy in 2023—helps reduce harmful emissions. California is phasing out coal power entirely, further enhancing the