El-Assist Charges Up Electric Cars On the Go
Michael Hines — October 20, 2010 — Autos
References: bolder.fi & ecofriend.org
Vladimir Abramov has come up with an interesting way to charge your electric car on the go. Dubbed 'El-Assist,' which is Spanish for "the assist," this autonomous vehicle would ride around cities with overhanging power wires while recharging electric cars.
Cities that use electric transportation in the form of streetcars or trolleys would benefit most from 'El-Assist.' The vehicle itself is intended to increase EV as well as carpooling. Check out 'El-Assist' in the featured gallery and be sure to read below to check out other cool conceptual and real-deal EV chargers.
Cities that use electric transportation in the form of streetcars or trolleys would benefit most from 'El-Assist.' The vehicle itself is intended to increase EV as well as carpooling. Check out 'El-Assist' in the featured gallery and be sure to read below to check out other cool conceptual and real-deal EV chargers.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Vehicle Charging - El-Assist proposes an innovative solution for charging electric vehicles on the go using an autonomous vehicle with overhanging power wires.
2. Increasing Electric Vehicle Adoption - El-Assist aims to boost the adoption of electric vehicles by providing convenient charging options in cities with electric transportation systems like streetcars or trolleys.
3. Promoting Carpooling - The El-Assist vehicle not only charges electric cars but also encourages carpooling, promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - The development of autonomous charging solutions like El-Assist presents opportunities for innovation and growth in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure industry.
2. Electric Transportation - The use of El-Assist in cities with electric transportation systems opens up possibilities for advancements in the electric transportation industry.
3. Sustainable Mobility Solutions - El-Assist aligns with the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions, creating potential for disruption in this industry.
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