Eco Factor: Solar-powered plug-in electric vehicle charging station.
Electric cars might only be good for reducing pollution if the electricity grid is getting powered up with renewable sources. Industrial designers have thought over the “green” credentials of electric cars and have often raised questions on their eco-friendliness. Designer Tom Miller is seeking solutions using solar energy.
Tom has come up with a Solar Plug-In Car Station concept that aims to minimize the impact of EVs on the environment by providing solar recharging stations at convenient locations. The design has a standard kit of parts that can easily be installed and incentivized with discounted parking. The control unit is cellular based and uses open source software to connect with customers easily integrating social networks.
Thanks for the tip: [Tom Miller]
