Volts EV charging for urban neighborhoods
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Aug 28, 2024 
Tiya Gordon, the Co-founder and COO of It's Electric, dives into the challenges and innovations surrounding curbside electric vehicle charging. She discusses the groundbreaking Level 2 chargers that connect to building panels, making installation easy and efficient. The conversation highlights the importance of accessibility in dense urban areas, the integration of mobile apps for user experience, and ongoing collaborations for expanding EV infrastructure. Gordon envisions a future where urban charging is as convenient as charging a phone, tackling both infrastructure needs and community support.
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Cable Distribution
- Currently, Itselectric provides cables to users.
- They aim to offer customized cables in the future.
Building Capacity
- Most buildings have spare electrical capacity to support Itselectric chargers.
- Their first pilot powered three chargers from an older building without upgrades.
Sub-metering and Billing
- Itselectric installs a sub-meter to track charger usage.
- This ensures the building's electricity bill doesn't increase due to the charger.