Voltpost’s 1st Public Lamppost EV Charging Station Put in in Chicago

EV charging stations linked to or popping out of lampposts are usually not a brand new thought. In 2014, 11 years in the past, I visited the Berlin headquarters of a startup known as ubitricity that was engaged on this in Germany. The corporate has progressed in numerous locations, and I’ve heard of others engaged on this in Australia and Europe, however the thought has kind of been disregarded of the US EV charging dialogue. Properly, prepare, as a result of an organization in Illinois is attempting to make a giant transfer on this area.

Voltpost has deployed its first public lamppost EV charging station in Oak Park, Illinois. The corporate says this “will develop entry to handy, inexpensive charging for the area people.” Voltpost labored with the Park District of Oak Park and regional utility ComEd to deploy the inaugural station.

Is that this actually the way in which ahead? Do lamppost EV charging stations make sense? Whereas they’ve their very own challenges and limitations, I do assume they’re an excellent answer to assist carry low-cost EV charging to hundreds of thousands of people that don’t have a devoted storage or off-street parking area. We’ll see, however it’s thrilling to lastly have a public deployment of one in every of these within the US.

“Voltpost scales sustainable EV charging by retrofitting lampposts with a modular EV charging platform. The corporate quickly and cost-effectively supplies curbside and parking zone charging capabilities for private and non-private clients, together with authorities, actual property builders, universities, parking zone operators, and extra,” the corporate writes.

“The deployment of a Voltpost charger in Oak Park will develop EV charging entry for the area people and assist catalyze the transition to sustainable transportation,” stated Voltpost CEO and Co-Founder, Jeffrey Prosserman. “This deployment builds upon our ongoing initiatives in New York and Michigan, and marks a step ahead in our mission to scale the Voltpost platform nationwide. We’re grateful to our companions on the Park District of Oak Park and ComEd for collaborating with us to make equitable EV charging infrastructure accessible for the residents of Oak Park.”

“Guaranteeing the residents of Oak Park profit from inexpensive entry to EV charging infrastructure is significant to fulfilling our dedication to serving the wants of our group,” stated Kassie Porreca, President of the Park District Board of Commissioners. “We’re completely satisfied to collaborate with Voltpost and ComEd to supply handy curbside charging infrastructure that may enhance village life.”

“As a liaison for 2c2i, an initiative that invests in startups tackling local weather change and advancing fairness, I’m excited to help Voltpost’s mission to carry sustainable, street-level charging options to communities,” stated Najwa Abouhassan, Senior Supervisor Operational Planning, ComEd. “This collaboration represents a significant step towards cleaner, extra accessible power infrastructure, and I’m proud to assist join innovation with impression.”

“We’re proud to companion with Voltpost and ComEd to carry Oak Park its first lamppost EV charger,” stated Chris Lindgren, Deputy Director of Properties and Planning, Park District of Oak Park. “This deployment helps our sustainability targets whereas offering residents with simpler, extra inexpensive entry to wash transportation. It’s an thrilling step towards constructing a more healthy, extra linked group.”

Let’s see if Voltpost can scale this up and deploy lots of or 1000’s in massive cities throughout the USA.