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Electric Car Charging Services

This Platform Allows Electrics to Connect to Random Outlets

— June 16, 2016 — Autos
In a similar concept to 'Airbnb' but with the purpose of charging cars, users can sign up for the 'Elbnb' platform which provides hundreds of electric car charging stations across Sweden.

Launched by the French automaker Renault, this platform allows people with outdoor or garage outlets to rent them out to electric vehicle owners. The car owners can recharge at the electric car charging station that the app led them to, while the owners of the outlet are paid by a previously agreed-upon fee. Individuals can sign up on the Elbnb website to access these stations or offer up one of their own.

By offering a simple solution to the issue of limited public outlets for electric cars to charge in, this Elbnb has created a simple but innovative new service that could prove increasingly useful as electric cars become even more popular around the world.
Trend Themes
1. Shared Electric Car Charging Stations - Creating a platform that allows individuals to rent out their outdoor or garage outlets for electric vehicle owners to recharge creates a simple solution to the issue of limited public outlets for electric cars to charge in.
2. Peer-to-peer Electric Vehicle Charging - Enabling electric car owners to connect with random outlets through a platform like Elbnb opens up opportunities for individuals to easily find charging stations and for outlet owners to monetize their resources.
3. Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Establishing a platform that offers hundreds of electric car charging stations across an entire country, like Elbnb in Sweden, helps address the growing demand for reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can explore partnerships with platforms like Elbnb to enhance the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and create additional revenue streams.
2. Energy - The energy industry can leverage the rise of electric cars by providing smart charging solutions for platforms like Elbnb, enabling efficient utilization of existing electrical infrastructure.
3. Technology - The technology sector can develop innovative platforms and applications that connect electric car owners and outlet owners, facilitating the growth of peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging networks.
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