The TurboCord Charges Vehicles Faster Than Standard Cords
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 16, 2014 — Autos
With electric and hybrid vehicles growing in popularity, there is a need for easy-to-use charging techniques to power these vehicles; the TurboCord does just that, making electric vehicle charging fast and easy without the need for a dedicated charging station.
TurboCord is manufactured by AeroVironment, a company better known for producing flying drones. However, it seems the company is looking to create buzz in the electric road vehicle sector as well.
The TurboCord can charge an electric vehicle three times faster than standard cord setups. While it can't power a vehicle as fast as a dedicated charging point, it is smaller and easier to operate. The TurboCord also features excellent security features; it can be left permanently plugged into the vehicle, and automatically stops charging when the vehicle's battery reaches full charge. LED lights on the charging unit indicate the status of charging.
The TurboCord comes in two versions, a 240 volt unit selling for $599 and a dual-voltage version (which can handle 120 or 240 volts) for $649.
TurboCord is manufactured by AeroVironment, a company better known for producing flying drones. However, it seems the company is looking to create buzz in the electric road vehicle sector as well.
The TurboCord can charge an electric vehicle three times faster than standard cord setups. While it can't power a vehicle as fast as a dedicated charging point, it is smaller and easier to operate. The TurboCord also features excellent security features; it can be left permanently plugged into the vehicle, and automatically stops charging when the vehicle's battery reaches full charge. LED lights on the charging unit indicate the status of charging.
The TurboCord comes in two versions, a 240 volt unit selling for $599 and a dual-voltage version (which can handle 120 or 240 volts) for $649.
Trend Themes
1. Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging - The TurboCord charges electric vehicles three times faster than standard cord setups, presenting an opportunity for faster charging solutions in the electric vehicle industry.
2. User-friendly Electric Vehicle Charging - The TurboCord offers an easy-to-use and portable charging solution for electric vehicles, revealing the potential for user-friendly charging innovation in the electric vehicle sector.
3. Convenient Electric Vehicle Charging - The TurboCord's ability to be permanently plugged into the vehicle and automatically stop charging when the battery is full highlights the demand for more convenient charging solutions in the electric vehicle market.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - The rapid charging capabilities of the TurboCord create an opportunity for electric vehicle manufacturers to develop and market vehicles with faster charging capabilities.
2. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - The TurboCord's user-friendly and portable design suggests potential disruptive innovations in the electric vehicle infrastructure industry, such as developing more accessible charging stations for users.
3. Smart Charging Technology - The TurboCord's ability to automatically stop charging when the battery is full indicates a potential for disruptive innovation in the smart charging technology sector, leading to more efficient and energy-saving charging systems.
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