Bizarre EV Charging Stations that Ate the Neighborhood

An Italian design firm already well-known (apparently) for its ¨futuristic octopus floor lamp¨ has outdone itself to create a solar-powered EV charging station that looks like a giant leaf. Available in various sizes, the upper surface of the ´leaf´ features an up to 2.8 kW solar array, LED streetlamp, and the options of a park bench, EV charger, or touchscreen information point. Below is what it actually looks like.

While one leaf might not provide enough power to charge a modern electric car, the modular design allows for one to four units to come together in various configurations. Yes, even a four-leaf clover:

This isn´t the first attempt at plant-based solar chargers. If you´re not satisfied with a lucky charm solar array, why go for a slightly less-stylized EV charging tree? Here´s a design released a few years ago by automotive designer Pininfarinia:

We´re only mocking this in a good way, but if you´re into ´modular Eco-urban´ industrial design, or you just want a good laugh, check out the video for the lotus solar array:

Source: Green Car Reports

MAKE SOLAR WORK FOR YOU!

Next, use your Solar Report to get the best quote!

Tags: electric cars, electric vehicle tree, EV charger, LEAF, leaf shaped charger, Nissan LEAF, solar powered car charger, tree shaped charger

About the Author

Clayton In a past life, Clayton was a professional blogger and editor of Gas 2.0, Important Media’s blog covering the future of sustainable transportation. He was also the Managing Editor for GO Media, the predecessor to Important Media.

Pingback: Bizarre EV Charging Stations that Ate the Neighborhood()
http://MrEnergyCzar.com MrEnergyCzar

I would imagine that to get the 2.8KW amount, you’d need the 4 leaf clover…. reminds me of the solar trees..

MrEnergyCzar
Pingback: CARazed – January 15, 2012 | CARazed()