Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Douglas Coupland's V-Pole unifies wireless connectivity and EV charging in an LED streetlight

Douglas Coupland's V-Pole unifies wireless connectivity and EV charging in an LED streetlight

It's still very much a concept, and not something being described as a business venture, but author / designer Douglas Coupland is hoping that his new "V-Pole" design will serve as something of a model for cities looking to build out their technology infrastructure. As you can see, it's a rather nondescript (albeit brightly-colored) pole on the outside, but Coupland sees the inside being packed with an array of the latest technology, including Alcatel-Lucent lightRadios for wireless connectivity (both WiFi and cellular), an LED street light on top, and connections to nearby wireless charging stations for electric vehicles.

Engadget, Douglas Coupland's V-Pole unifies wireless connectivity and EV charging in an LED streetlight

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