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Using street light poles to install 10,000 EV chargers

Los Angeles is making it easier for EV drivers to find chargers by using its streetlight poles. Since the electrical infrastructure is already there, the city plans to install 10,000 EV chargers on the poles while upgrading to energy-efficient bulbs.
So far, over 750 chargers have been installed, and the project is expanding with help from AmpUp, a company specializing in shared charging networks, and EVSE, which provides retractable cable chargers. As a result, LA now ranks third in the U.S. for EV chargers, with one for every 724 residents, behind the Bay Area and San Diego.
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  • Tabitha Kimani

    16 w

    This is a brilliant idea which should be borrowed by nations.

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    • Munene Mugambi

      18 w

      Installing EV chargers on streetlight poles is a smart and efficient use of existing infrastructure, accelerating LA's transition to cleaner transportation while making charging more accessible and convenient for residents.

      • Sarah Chabane

        18 w

        Pretty cool, it sounds like a very logical solution to be honest

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        • Jane Wangui

          18 w

          Wow.now this is the kind of future that we all should strive to achieve.This will surely bring about the change that we want.

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          • Munene Mugambi

            18 w

            @jane_wangui Exactly, embracing innovative solutions like this is crucial for creating a sustainable future. Such initiatives can significantly reduce emissions and set a benchmark for other cities to follow.

          • Annett Michuki..

            18 w

            such a brilliant plan for ensuring the efficiency of electric vehicles

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            • Munene Mugambi

              18 w

              @annett_michuki Agreed, Integrating EV chargers into streetlight poles is a clever solution that maximizes existing resources, boosts EV adoption, and supports a sustainable future for urban transportation.

            • walter lungayi

              18 w

              Very interesting initiative! It is a practical solution to urban charging infrastructure challenges. This approach will optimize existing urban assets, reducing installation costs, and enhances accessibility, ultimately supporting the transition to electric mobility in densely populated areas.

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