Israel is on a mission. And, unlike what you normally hear from this part of the globe, it is not a mission that will lead the nation on a path of conflict. In fact, Israel is attempting to be a global trendsetter by being the world’s very first nation to get nationwide battery-charging grid. Considering the way in which green technology is taking on the roads across the globe and how automobile companies are favoring all-electric and electric hybrid engines to power even the most marquee cars, it seems about time we get a nationwide grid to charge them up.
Better Place is the company that is pioneering this effort of making automated charging stations for electric cars. Not only is the concept cool for the planet, but it also sounds pretty futuristic and something that would make replacement of drained batteries a bit of fun. Just go to the station and slide in and a pit opens from beneath. A robotic hand will come out and replace the used batteries with new ones (Yup, a robotic hand rising from the ground… So Sci-Fi!)
The process though will take less than five minutes and Better Place guarantees that this is faster than the refilling at gasoline stations. Building a charging grid across the country is the perfect way to encourage people to buy electric cars as now they have accessible recharge options at their disposal. This will go a long way in cutting down emissions on the road.
Better Place is starting off with 40 such stations in Israel and then they will move on to building similar nationwide charging grid in Denmark. We are firmly hoping the rest of the globe follows soon as well.
Via: Forbes
