EV “charging trees” and dogs in NYC

[PMCErnie]

All I know is that dogs love trees.

NYC startup Gravity plans to line streets with stylish ‘trees’ that can charge an electric car in 5 minutes

Gravity Inc, led by CEO Moshe Cohen, collaborated with design firm Rangr Studio to develop the sleek, minimalist devices. The tall “trees” feature a maneuverable hinged arm and mounted cable system…

nypost.com

 

[EdP]

All I know is that dogs love trees.

NYC startup Gravity plans to line streets with stylish ‘trees’ that can charge an electric car in 5 minutes

Gravity Inc, led by CEO Moshe Cohen, collaborated with design firm Rangr Studio to develop the sleek, minimalist devices. The tall “trees” feature a maneuverable hinged arm and mounted cable system…

nypost.com

I can see then in many of the cities where space is a sparse. I can also see fights if you don't move your car out once charged. Parking spots are a premium in many places.

 

[PMCErnie]

I can see dogs peeing on them.

 

[steveinarizona]

I can see then in many of the cities where space is a sparse. I can also see fights if you don't move your car out once charged. Parking spots are a premium in many places.

True but it is working in London where parking is equally rare:

Revolutionising Energy Solutions with Chargy

Providing residents with an on-street electric vehicle lamppost charging solution with Char.gy

unboxed.co

or

Ubitricity plans to add 1,050 more EV charge points at UK lampposts

These 5-kw chargers will be installed directly on street lampposts, in areas surrounding London where overnight street parking is common.

www.greencarreports.com

Yes, dogs will do their thing and vandals will do theirs and users will ultimately have to pay for the higher maintenance cost of a public EVSE.

 

[PMCErnie]

True but it is working in London where parking is equally rare:

Revolutionising Energy Solutions with Chargy

Providing residents with an on-street electric vehicle lamppost charging solution with Char.gy

unboxed.co

or

Ubitricity plans to add 1,050 more EV charge points at UK lampposts

These 5-kw chargers will be installed directly on street lampposts, in areas surrounding London where overnight street parking is common.

www.greencarreports.com

Yes, dogs will do their thing and vandals will do theirs and users will ultimately have to pay for the higher maintenance cost of a public EVSE.

Possibly, but in London they will be cleaned and disinfected regularly. In NYC they will become power sources for homeless tents.

 

[steveinarizona]

Possibly, but in London they will be cleaned and disinfected regularly. In NYC they will become power sources for homeless tents.

And your source for this is?

 

[Husky]

Possibly, but in London they will be cleaned and disinfected regularly. In NYC they will become power sources for homeless tents.

Haha, yeah, all the homeless people with J1772 adapters, 240v appliances, laptops to communicate with the charger and charge cards to pay.

 

[PMCErnie]

And your source for this is?

My logical brain, having worked in NYC for 30 years.

Charging lots with some degree of supervision would be a much more logical approach. The lots could also feature cannabis dispensaries to make the charging experience much more relaxing. The lots could also charge $38 dollars for parking while charging.