(The Center Square) – The City of Tumwater in western Washington, an area of the state notorious for its cloudy weather throughout most of the year, plans to test a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station. The Tumwater City Council unanimously voted on July 2 to approve the purchase and installation of the two-port solar charger known as the EV ARC system, which will be off-grid, backed up by a battery, and meet accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Alyssa Wood, sustainability coordinator for the city, told the council the charging station to be loca…