We've seen a bunch curbside chargers that enable apartment dwellers to join the electric revolution without having to always top up away from home, but the one from Rheinmetall AG is about the least obtrusive. The street-level charger replaces concrete curbs with a Level 2 charge point.

We’ve seen a bunch curbside chargers that enable apartment dwellers to join the electric revolution without having to always top up away from home, but the one from Rheinmetall AG is about the least obtrusive. The street-level charger replaces concrete curbs with a Level 2 charge point.

    • anon6789@lemmy.world
      5·
      1 month ago

      A well-thought-out cooling concept enables reliable operation at high outside temperatures and prevents overheating. In addition to targeted heat exchange, integrated temperature monitoring ensures optimal charging performance.

      At sub-zero temperatures, a built-in heating system ensures visibility and reliable snow- and ice-free operation of the charger.

      Encapsulated electronic components (IP68) and the charging socket equipped with seals and water drains enable reliable charging even in the rain. If water accumulates on the street and compromises a safe charging process, a water level sensor interrupts the process before the residual current device (RCD) is triggered.

      In the event of electrical faults, the integrated surge protection as well as the permanent contact adhesive and PE monitoring offer additional safety for people, electrical cars and connected systems.

      Pretty extensive product page

    • boke@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      Also wondering how accumulated snow would be handled. Where I live at least, it would be impossible to use them for around 4 months a year.

      • Death_Equity@lemmy.world
        4·
        1 month ago

        That too. By me, we can get 8-16" overnight a few times in winter and those caps would be frozen closed with ice. Most of the time the snow stays on the curbs for weeks or months. Maybe the internal heater mentioned can keep it from freezing closed, but the water and salt does some damage on everything.

        They say they tested in the Cologne area, which is pretty light in snowfall AFAIK.

        • Obi@sopuli.xyz
          1·
          30 days ago

          A lot of Europe experiences very little snow, so they certainly have a market. I agree this wouldn’t work in Quebec.

    • Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      There’s a water hose looking thing on the bottom. Maybe the thing is simply semi hermetic and just pumps water out ? Or even just used gravity.