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Electric Car Power Banks

This Volkswagen Mobile Charging Station Could be Setup Anywhere

— December 29, 2018 — Autos
The rise of electric vehicles is putting a focus on charging infrastructure more than ever, so this Volkswagen mobile charging station aims to help decentralize the technology.

Positioned as power banks for electric vehicles, the charger packs 360 kWh of power and could provide 15 electric vehicles with full charges before needing to be recharged itself. The unit could also be used for eBikes and can charge up to four EVs at the same time to make it perfect for pop-up events or areas that lack a traditional charging station.

The Volkswagen mobile charging station is set to start rolling out in the first half of 2019 in the brand's hometown and could offer advanced capabilities once they are ready for widespread distribution.
Trend Themes
1. Decentralized Charging Infrastructure - The rise of electric vehicles is creating a need for decentralized charging infrastructure, providing opportunities for new power bank solutions like Volkswagen's mobile charging station.
2. Pop-up Charging Stations - The ability of Volkswagen's mobile charging station to charge multiple EVs simultaneously makes it ideal for pop-up events or areas lacking traditional charging stations, offering a new model for temporary charging infrastructure.
3. Enhanced Charging Technology - As the Volkswagen mobile charging station undergoes further development, it has potential to offer advanced capabilities, driving innovation in EV charging technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The rise of electric vehicles and the need for efficient charging infrastructure presents opportunities for automotive manufacturers to develop new charging solutions.
2. Event Planning - Pop-up charging stations could disrupt the event planning industry by providing a convenient and sustainable solution for charging EVs at temporary events.
3. Energy Storage - The development of power banks for electric vehicles like Volkswagen's mobile charging station opens up opportunities for the energy storage industry to design innovative and scalable charging solutions.
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