In an effort to expand Denver's electric vehicle infrastructure to communities with less access, two companies joined forces to open a new EV charging station in the Sloan's Lake neighborhood.

Buzze, Koelbel and Company, and City of Denver officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sienna at Sloan's Lake.

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The multi-family community was an affordable housing project, and officials said the new charging station can help save residents money. Representatives from said Buzze and Koelbel said using an EV can save residents around 8% of their income due to lower fuel and maintenance costs.

"Without the ability to charge at home, then you don't have the choice to get an electric car," said Koelbel and Company President Carl Koelbel. "It'

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