Bright sparks devise charging point solution for electric cars

One of the main drawbacks when using an electric car is the lack of charging points around the city. But there could be light at the end of the tunnel according to the founders of German start-up Ubitricity, who have come up with the bright idea of fitting charging sockets onto lamp posts. The concept is currently being tested on around 100 lamp posts across Berlin. The technical innovation lies in the actual charging cable, which incorporates its own electricity meter. The socket on the la… READ MORE