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Enthusiasm Grows for Curbside EV Charging

19 Dec 2024 | Abstracted from IEEE Spectrum

"Voltpost...can retrofit an existing lamppost into a Level 2 charger in one to two hours, at a fraction of the cost of installing direct-current units. Those chargers can send 7.6 kilowatts to EVs, perfect for overnight fill-ups or other longer stints at the curb...sleek silver units feature a pair of 20-foot-long (6.1 meter) cables, enough to reach two vehicles parked along a curb...the chargers offer low upfront costs for cities or private host: Roughly $25,000."

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