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NEUSS, GERMANY — A trial of a novel charging solution is underway, aiming to advance electromobility in the cityscape. Three flat charging stations, colloquially known as "charging kerbs," have been set up along "An der Obererft" street, during canal and road renovation works. These innovative solutions function as parking bay boundaries,freeing up additional space on adjoining sidewalks.
The charging facilities, easy to use without curb contact, offer a charging capacity of up to 22 kW. The "green" power is provided by Neuss Stadtwerke. Users can register to access these charging stations through RFID-Charge cards, QR codes, or the operator app, similar to conventional charging stations.
Neuss is the third German city to test these charging kerbs, courtesy of Rheinmetall AG. The initiative for this trial was led by Mayor Breuer, in close collaboration with Neuss Stadtwerke, following discussions with the Rheinmetall (Pierburg) board.
The trial along "An der Obererft" street is initially slated to run for two to three years, with the objectives of gauging public acceptance and determining potential shifts in parking behavior.
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The Rheinmetall Curb Charger, currently being tested in several cities, features a charging capacity of up to 22 kW per unit, enabling efficient and rapid charging in urban environments. Key features include space-saving and modular design, all-weather robustness, quick and easy module replacement, intelligent load management, real-time session monitoring, and connectivity through an integrated 4G modem and Ethernet.
Though specific details regarding connectivity to the local low-voltage electrical grid are not shown here, the modular design allows for seamless integration with existing infrastructure. The charger's encapsulated electronics ensure waterproofing and all-season reliability.
- The renewable-energy provided by Neuss Stadtwerke is utilized by the innovative charging kerbs, a novel solution in the cityscape, aiming to progress electromobility.
- The finance industry might consider investing in the rapidly growing renewable-energy industry, particularly in the development and deployment of technology like the charging kerbs.
- Public-transit and transportation are expected to undergo significant changes with the widespread adoption of electric-vehicles and advanced charging facilities such as the charging kerbs.
- As the technology in cars evolves, we are likely to see a shift in lifestyle choices towards more sustainable and energy-efficient options, like electric-vehicles charged using renewable energy solutions.
- The future of urban transportation seems promising, with advancements in technology enabling efficient charging solutions like the charging kerbs and the integration of electric-vehicles into our cities.
