The PlugShare App Helps Drivers Find the Nearest Outlet
Michael Hines — March 9, 2011 — Autos
The PlugShare App is aiming to make owning and driving an electric vehicle easier by providing a map of public charging stations. The PlugShare App is crowdsourced, with users signing up to lend the electricity from their home, business, etc... to charge up EVs.
The idea behind the PlugShare App is that more people would drive EVs if there were more charging stations available. The PlugShare App is hoping to capitalize on the kindness of strangers willing to promote the use of EVs by offering up their outlets.
The PlugShare App is taking an extreme leap of faith here. The kindness of strangers is questionable at best, especially when that kindness shows up on an electricity bill a few months later.
The idea behind the PlugShare App is that more people would drive EVs if there were more charging stations available. The PlugShare App is hoping to capitalize on the kindness of strangers willing to promote the use of EVs by offering up their outlets.
The PlugShare App is taking an extreme leap of faith here. The kindness of strangers is questionable at best, especially when that kindness shows up on an electricity bill a few months later.
Trend Themes
1. EV Adoption - EV Charging Station Apps like PlugShare App can pave the way for greater EV adoption by providing easy access to charging stations for EV drivers.
2. Crowdsourcing - PlugShare App's crowdsourcing feature presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses looking to leverage shared resources to create more sustainable and viable options for their consumers.
3. Mobile Apps - The continued growth of mobile apps like PlugShare App can lead to opportunities for businesses to tap into the mobile platform for creating sustainable business models.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - PlugShare App provides an innovative solution for the automotive industry to promote and advance EV technologies in addition to traditional gas-powered vehicles.
2. Energy - The growth of EVs and subsequent need for charging stations presents an opportunity for the energy industry to develop and integrate renewable energy solutions into charging station networks.
3. Hospitality - Hospitality businesses, such as hotels and restaurants, can leverage PlugShare App's crowdsourcing to offer charging stations to customers and attract EV drivers, offering a competitive advantage and promoting sustainability.
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