@randahl Want to ruin a charge cable; leave it coiled and tied tight (or loose) and it will melt. Don't do it.

@randahl Rheinmetall is, above all, a weapons manufacturer. I would be cautious about promoting their products without giving it some thought.

@randahl I’d like that a bit more elevated because gutters flood around here when rain happens

@randahl You know those idiots who drive away from a gas station pumps with the hose still attatched to their car?
This, but without the flames and fuel being dumped everywhere. So, win.

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I think this is one of those "we did it because we can" things, and having it vertically on a lamppost would be more practical (water ingress, maintenance, etc).

But it looks cool and maybe that's the point.

@randahl but muh marketing! /s

@randahl their website has some more info (for others that are curious) https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/products/charging-infrastructure/curb-charger

Socket is water resistant, has sensors to cut power if immersed, has drainage.

IMO a box attached to a lamppost is easier, but 乁_(ツ)_ㄏ there are probably situations where this is better

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Could we also agree that we don't need such big Vehikles ❓️‼️

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What happens when it rains?
Asking for a rainy country.

@randahl My concern would be ease of maintenance. Do they have to dig it up?

It’s a solvable problem, but did they solve it before they buried them?

@randahl hello Randalhl

@randahl i think it would be quite hard to spot when looking for it and not the best in rainy or snowy weather

@randahl @lydiaschoch This looks amazing, except for winter and trying to find the thing, or plowing/ snow clearing without damage.

@randahl And even when we would have these colorful big stations: They would smell much better then any gas station. Promissed.