Core Insights - A research team from Pennsylvania State University has proposed converting ordinary streetlights into electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, which is more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and convenient compared to traditional charging stations [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The pilot project took place in Kansas City, Missouri, where 23 streetlights were modified to serve as EV charging points [1] - The initiative is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and involves collaboration with the Kansas City government, energy agencies, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory [1] Group 2: Rationale and Benefits - Many urban residents lack garages and thus cannot benefit from home charging, prompting the team to utilize streetlights for this purpose [1] - Streetlights are already connected to the power grid, are mostly owned by city governments, and are located in high-traffic areas, making them ideal for public charging stations [1] Group 3: Implementation Framework - The research team has developed a "three-step" framework that includes demand assessment, feasibility, and benefits analysis to help other cities replicate this model [1]

【#美团队将路灯改造成电动汽车充电桩#】10 月 4 日消息，电动汽车被寄予降低成本、减少排放的厚 望，但在城市生活的人们往往面临一个现实难题：充电条件严重不足。尤其是住在公寓楼、没有车库的 居民，几乎无法安装家用充电桩，这使得购买电动车变得不切实际。据外媒 Interesting Engineering 今日 报道，美国宾夕法尼亚州立大学的研究团队提出了一个新办法：把普通路灯改造成电动车充电桩。团队 在密苏里州堪萨斯城试点，将 23 盏路灯进行改造。结果显示，这种方式比传统充电桩更省钱、更环 保，也更加便利。（IT之家） ...