BMW has unveiled a system that involves the integration of charging stations into street lights, which is a pretty innovative and practical solution. During the second Low Carbon Oxford Week, BMW’s Mini Plant demonstrated the “Light and Charge” system, which is basically a street lamp that doubles as a charging site, with an energy-efficient lighting system that uses four LED modules for main roads and two modules for less frequented roads and streets in residential areas.
BMW’s Newest Technology Turns Street Lights into Electric Car Charging Stations
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