Lamppost EV charging company Voltpost has been selected by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (Pura) in Connecticut to deploy its modular lamppost retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, helping to contribute to the state’s electrification goals.
The contract includes an 18-month project to demonstrate the feasibility of the Voltpost charging platform, including in territories serviced by two leading regional electric distribution companies (EDCs), Eversource and United Illuminating (UI).
EV charging infrastructure
According to state authorities, there is a significant need for EV charging infrastructure across Connecticut. While 100 per cent of fleet vehicles purchased by state agencies are required to be EVs by 2030, only 1.2 of vehicles currently registered in Connecticut are electric.
To support estimated charging demand, 1,500 more charging ports are needed by 2025. A reliable Level 2 charging network will enable Connecticut to go from petrol to electric. Voltpost claims it was selected to support Connecticut’s electrification goals because the Voltpost platform ‘significantly’ reduces the cost, timing, and footprint of EV charger deployment.
Read more: smartcitiesworld.net
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