Power Poles as EV Chargers

What is happening? Seattle has a pilot program for EV Chargers that drop down from utility poles. Each charging nest could cost the city $11,000 to $25,000 to install.

Why is this important? Offers EV charging for EV owners who don’t have garages and opens up industrial areas for EV charging.

How will this be important? Melrose, MA did a similar pilot and found it was challenging to find “good poles”- close enough to a curb on a street with ample room that trash trucks and emergency vehicles can maneuver around.

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