# Phone Booth Car Chargers Telekom Austria Converts Phone Booths into Recharging Pods By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telekom-austria References: [telekomaustria](http://www.telekomaustria.com/home_en.php) As phone booths become more and more obsolete, companies such as Austrian telecommunications company Telekom Austria are trying to save them for other purposes. In this case, phone booths across Austria are being converted into [recharging stations for electric cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vehicle-station). Telekom Austria doubly embraces eco-friendliness by reusing a once-upon-a-time street staple and encouraging the use of electric cars in the city. Having unveiled the first of many in Vienna, using these stations will be free for now. For more info about Telekom Austria's initiative, visit the links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reuse of Phone Booths:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming phone booths into recharging stations for electric cars can repurpose obsolete infrastructure and contribute to the development of sustainable transportation. - **Promotion of Electric Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging the use of electric cars through free recharging stations can drive the adoption of sustainable transportation and support the growth of the electric vehicle industry. - **Eco-friendly Initiatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging eco-friendly initiatives like phone booth car chargers can enhance brand image, attract environmentally conscious consumers, and spark innovation in other industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Telecommunications companies can explore partnerships and collaborations to repurpose infrastructure like phone booths for sustainable purposes, offering value-added services to customers. - **Electric Vehicle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Electric vehicle manufacturers and charging network providers can capitalize on the conversion of phone booths into recharging stations, expanding the charging infrastructure and facilitating the adoption of electric cars. - **Sustainable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Sustainable technology companies can develop innovative solutions to transform obsolete infrastructure into eco-friendly assets, contributing to the circular economy and sustainable urban development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experiential EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-charging-lounge.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [Miniature Pod-Like Electric Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autev.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Pole-Mounted EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-grid.md) - [Mobile Car-Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moving-electric-charging-station.md) - [Street Lamp Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamppost-ev-charger.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [QSR Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargenet.md)