Do you suffer from range anxiety? Drivers of electric vehicles and those considering switching to electric are understandably concerned about the availability of conveniently located charging points. Globally, the perceived low provision of charging points is proving an obstacle to the widespread take-up of electric vehicles.
However, Connected Kerb Ltd, the UK innovator in the field of Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions, is pioneering a project in New York City, the findings of which will enable NYC Transportation Department to install 10,000 on-street chargers by 2030.
Fibox, the leading global manufacturer of injection-moulded electrical enclosures, is working closely with Connected Kerb Ltd as the roll out of their EVC solution increases in numbers and in international deployment.
Connected Kerb delivers future-proof, cost-effective and sustainable EV charging solutions for the public sector, developers, fleets, workplaces, car parks and long-dwell destinations, helping to accelerate the transition to EVs for all. In 2022, Connected Kerb won the Frost & Sullivan European New Product Innovation Award and in 2019, picked up the SEAL Environmental Initiative Award – one of the world’s most prestigious environmental awards – for their environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Connected Kerb distinguish themselves from other EV Charging providers in that their technology offers a two-part solution:
Their system comprises an above-ground charging socket and a power and data pack positioned beneath the pavement within a protective steel box, securely housed in Fibox high-integrity electrical enclosures. Being installed below ground, the power infrastructure of Connected Kerb’s chargers offers a longer lifespan, protecting critical infrastructure, and enabling the company to increase the number of EV Chargers above ground as demand grows in the future and eliminating the need to dig up the ground multiple times.
Fibox have been injection moulding high-quality electrical enclosures for over 50 years, providing protection to electrical systems and devices in a range of harsh environments and demanding locations around the world. Fibox enclosure products are well known and trusted internationally.
In partnering with Fibox, Connected Kerb are confident that Fibox enclosure products will continue to be reliable and dependable in helping them offer a smart cities platform solution that integrates power and data at the kerbside and delivers an excellent EV charging experience.
Connected Kerb is collaboratively involved in the Assure Charge Project, which is driving up service quality for EV charging by proactively detecting faults and commissioning repairs, improving EV user experience. Adding sensors to physical charge points and utilising charge point data enables real-life information to be captured and applied, offering predictive and preventive maintenance. Connected Kerb is ahead of the game, with their systems able to support in addition to EV Charging, a range of sensing technologies that are vital for environmental and air quality management, incorporating parking management sensors and providing payment platform support for worldwide deployment.
In the near future, with Fibox enclosure products providing assured protection, the Connected Kerb system will power data needed for even more impactful developments in advanced mobility and transport technologies. Importantly, range anxiety will be a thing of the past.