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Voltpost wants to bring curbside EV charging to a lamppost near you


The New York City-based startup has been working on a product that retrofits existing street lampposts to enable EV charging.

Some cities, like Cambridge, Mass., have formalized the practice, allowing people to receive permits to install wheelchair-friendly cable protectors that span the sidewalk. The device is essentially a shroud that covers the lower part of the pole, containing all the electronics and cables required to charge two to four EVs at Level 2 speeds. Voltpost said its chargers are quick to install, taking an hour to complete the process in a test with the New York City Department of Transportation.

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