Eco Factor: Electric vehicle charging station powered by renewable energy.
Toyota Industries Corp. has developed a new charging station for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that is powered by solar energy. The municipal government of Toyota City has adopted the stations and plans to build 21 stations at 11 places.
The charging station produces 1.9KW of solar power, which is stored in an 8.4KWh battery pack. The station is also connected to the grid, which enables commuters to charge their rides after the stored electricity runs out and the solar array isn’t producing any charge.
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