'Smartlets' or low cost electric plugs for recharging EV's

Submitted by David Herron on March 27, 2008 - 1:41pm

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Hunh, some marketing genius seems to be at work. Several articles (linked) are describing a 'smartlet' as a newfangled gizmo that will magically make it easier to charge an EV. But, gosh, the pictures just look like an outdoor power outlet.

Here's an example of what these articles are saying:

Quote:

Plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) are coming, slowly but surely. But how will we recharge them? Many people will be able to plug them at night in their driveway or garage, but others such as apartment dwellers and people who need the extra range during the day will need some new infrastructure.

Geesh, it seems like they've been reading too many "xyzzy For Dummies" books and begun believing they're a dummie. Um, gosh, electricity is already everywhere so what in the way of 'new infrastructure' is required? Especially as there is already a well understood way to install outdoor-safe power outlets.

The articles mention Coulomb Technologies, http://www.lowenthal.com/coulombtech/, which is operating in some kind of stealth mode.

Well, okay, whatever they call it if there is an increase in the number of power outlets for EV use that will be a good thing.

Article Reference:

New vocabulary: "Smartlets" could charge plug-in vehicles from sidewalk

Smartlets: The 'Gas Station' of the Future Might Be No Bigger Than a Parkmeter

http://www.lowenthal.com/coulombtech/

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Re: 'Smartlets' or low cost electric plugs for recharging ...

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 16, 2009 - 8:25pm.

Thanks a neat looking car. I'm happy that fuel efficient cars are starting to look more attractive..

Re: 'Smartlets' or low cost electric plugs for recharging ...

Submitted by andrew (not verified) on December 15, 2008 - 12:15pm.

i have heard these cars are extremely expensive

i have heard numbers being thrown out like $120000

any feedback as to what the may cost

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