It almost sounds like an Electric utopia, but it’s true. Riverside Property Management is making leaps in progress when it comes to getting the city to go greener with the inception of EV parking outlets throughout the downtown and neighboring areas. For those unfamiliar with the term, EV stands for “Electric Vehicle.” Parking could resemble charging your cell phone at charging stations! It sounds weird, but at the same time cool. Cars that need to be charged while parking while you shop–that’s an interesting idea.
Essentially, the management company is working with car manufacturers on a city-wide scale to fund it. Think of how much infrastructure it would take to make this happen. Cities would look a lot different without all of those gas stations. It would sure be convenient to charge a car while you’re busy doing other things rather than going out of the way to get gas. It would be even easier than visiting an ATM machine.
The best part about all of that is Riverside isn’t the only corporation working on the endeavor. Government agencies all over the country are investigating that possibility. Moreover, with everyone on board, parking meters might die out to make room for debit/credit card kiosks that will serve not only as ‘fueling’ stations, but reserved parking platforms to ensure that electric vehicles get an optimal charge. Smart, isn’t it? However, there are, of course, negatives to consider with this new way of life.
One foreseeable problem is when there are a lot of cars needing a quick recharge and not enough spaces. Think of current parking problems to really understand the possible negative effect of the EV outlet concept. This might not be the case however; perhaps it would work out to not only include the downtown parking meters but all parking areas, including reserved lots for businesses.
It’s an interesting possibility.
Essentially, the management company is working with car manufacturers on a city-wide scale to fund it. Think of how much infrastructure it would take to make this happen. Cities would look a lot different without all of those gas stations. It would sure be convenient to charge a car while you’re busy doing other things rather than going out of the way to get gas. It would be even easier than visiting an ATM machine.
The best part about all of that is Riverside isn’t the only corporation working on the endeavor. Government agencies all over the country are investigating that possibility. Moreover, with everyone on board, parking meters might die out to make room for debit/credit card kiosks that will serve not only as ‘fueling’ stations, but reserved parking platforms to ensure that electric vehicles get an optimal charge. Smart, isn’t it? However, there are, of course, negatives to consider with this new way of life.
One foreseeable problem is when there are a lot of cars needing a quick recharge and not enough spaces. Think of current parking problems to really understand the possible negative effect of the EV outlet concept. This might not be the case however; perhaps it would work out to not only include the downtown parking meters but all parking areas, including reserved lots for businesses.
It’s an interesting possibility.
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